Supreme Court to Rule on Trump's Controversial Birthright Citizenship Directive

The Supreme Court is set to decide on President Trump's directive aiming to restrict birthright citizenship, challenged as unconstitutional. The directive, blocked by lower courts, suggests citizenship is not guaranteed to children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents. The ruling is expected by June.

The Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in on President Donald Trump's controversial directive to limit birthright citizenship, a move that could significantly realign the interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause, historically ensuring citizenship for all born within U.S. borders.

Trump's order, which prevents recognizing citizenship of U.S.-born children unless their parents are American citizens or permanent residents, was blocked by a lower court for violating the 14th Amendment. The administration argues the clause does not cover children of temporary immigrants or those in the U.S. illegally.

Opponents, represented by the ACLU, claim the directive contravenes established law and equal protections. The justices will hear arguments this term, concluding with a ruling by June. The decision is set to shape the future of immigration policy and birthright citizenship in the United States.

(With inputs from agencies.)