Does Trump get to redefine what it means to be a US citizen? Supreme court considers question
Most justices seemed skeptical of the administration’s argument, despite Trump’s unprecedented appearance It was a surreal morning at the US supreme court . For more than two hours, the nation’s highest court considered arguments over whether Donald Trump – via an executive order – could tear down an idea that has been fundamental to the story and trajectory of the United States: that almost anyone born on US soil is an US citizen.
Most Americans support the rule that anyone born in the US is a US citizen, and a majority of supreme court justices are skeptical of Trump’s efforts to restrict it
It was a surreal morning at the US supreme court.
For more than two hours, the nation’s highest court considered arguments over whether Donald Trump – via an executive order – could tear down an idea that has been fundamental to the story and trajectory of the United States: that almost anyone born on US soil is an US citizen.
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- Does Trump get to redefine what it means to be a US citizen? Supreme court considers questionGuardian - World · Maanvi Singh · Apr 1, 2026, 7:49 PM
- Does Trump get to redefine who is a US citizen? The supreme court must decideGuardian - World · Maanvi Singh · Apr 1, 2026, 7:49 PM
- Trump seeks to redefine who gets to be an American with birthright citizenship caseGuardian - World · Maanvi Singh · Apr 1, 2026, 7:49 PM
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