Supreme Court Poised to Rule on Trump's Birthright Citizenship Challenge

The Supreme Court is considering President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, which denies citizenship to children born to illegal or temporary residents in the U.S. Trump's proposal challenges the 14th Amendment and underscores his administration's immigration crackdown. A definitive ruling is expected by early summer.

The U.S. Supreme Court is slated to examine a significant case concerning President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. The order, if upheld, would deny American citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily.

On Wednesday, justices will deliberate Trump's appeal following a New Hampshire court ruling that struck down the citizenship restrictions. This marks the first time Trump's immigration-related policies have advanced to this stage in the nation's highest court.

Trump's order challenges the prevailing interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which historically grants citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. The administration seeks to redefine what constitutes being 'subject to the jurisdiction' of the United States.

(With inputs from agencies.)