Breaking News: Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship Sparks Outcry and Legal Challenges
Washington, D.C. – In a significant judicial turn, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling on Friday, June 27, 2025, that has important implications for immigrant families. The Court did not resolve the constitutionality of the former President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship but limited the scope of federal judicial orders, allowing the policy to be implemented in much of the country within an estimated 30 days.
Executive Order Overview
The Executive Order prevents children of people in irregular migration or under temporary visas, such as students, tourists, and workers, from automatically obtaining U.S. citizenship. According to the government, the phrase “being under jurisdiction” does not apply to these individuals, meaning their children would not be citizens by birth.
State-by-State Impact
Currently, 22 states and the District of Columbia are still protecting the right to birthright citizenship thanks to precautionary measures issued by federal courts. These states include Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.
In other states, the policy could go into effect by the end of July, unless new judicial actions suspend their implementation.
Reactions and Legal Challenges
The measure has sparked strong reactions from organizations defending the rights of immigrants. Jeff Joseph, President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, warned about a “wave of collective demands” to expand existing protections. New cases have already been presented, including one led by the ACLU in New Hampshire seeking the restoration of the right to citizenship by birth nationwide.
Constitutional Implications
The federal government insists that its interpretation does not violate the Fourteenth Amendment. However, entities such as the Brennan Center for Justice and the ACLU argue that this amendment guarantees citizenship to any person born on American soil, except in few exceptions such as children of diplomats or occupation forces.
Impact and Recommendations
The ruling leaves the future uncertain for more than 150,000 annual births of children of immigrants who could be affected. C. Olives of the National Immigration Law Center recommended that families collect birth certificates and hospital records as soon as possible, especially in states where legal protection could expire soon.
In her majority opinion, Supreme Court President Amy Coney Barrett clarified that the ruling does not resolve the constitutional foundation of citizenship by birth but limits the use of universal injunctions, allowing the executive order to begin operating in unprotected states.
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