Supreme Court Defends Birthright Citizenship | Madison News

The Supreme Court just delivered a major blow to President Trump’s immigration agenda, ruling that he can’t end birthright citizenship via executive order. In a landmark decision rooted in the Fourteenth Amendment, the court affirmed that all children born on U.S. soil are citizens — regardless of their parents’ status. Chief Justice Roberts led the majority, emphasizing the plain text of the Constitution and citing a 1898 precedent, while conservative dissenters, including Justice Kavanaugh, signaled deep internal division — with Kavanaugh even suggesting Congress could legally overturn the rule. Though the ruling upholds a foundational principle, it also reveals the court’s fractured stance on immigration policy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1d2c4f445ff5f1d