Supreme Court to Rule on Trump Birthright Citizenship Policy

The Supreme Court will decide on the legality of Trump's birthright citizenship executive order, challenged by lower courts and multiple states. The order limits automatic citizenship to children of U.S. citizens and permanent residents. A ruling is expected by June, affecting Trump's immigration policies.

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to make a significant decision on the legality of former President Donald Trump's controversial executive order limiting birthright citizenship. The move is part of an effort to reshape the 14th Amendment, a 19th-century provision that has traditionally guaranteed citizenship to anyone born within U.S. borders.

Trump's order, signed at the onset of his second presidential term, requires that at least one parent be a U.S. citizen or legal resident for their child to receive birthright citizenship. Lower courts have blocked this measure, ruling it unconstitutional.

The case comes after several states, including Washington and Arizona, along with federal courts, challenged the order. The Supreme Court heard the appeal from the Justice Department on Friday and is expected to issue a ruling by June. The decision could profoundly impact U.S. immigration policy going forward.

(With inputs from agencies.)