Supreme Court Hears Argument on Birthright Citizenship Amidst Trump's Presence

The Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of President Donald Trump's executive order to restrict birthright citizenship. Backed by his administration, Trump aims to limit citizenship to babies born in the U.S. from those whose parents are citizens or legal residents. This controversial move challenges established interpretations of the 14th Amendment.

The Supreme Court convened on Wednesday to deliberate on President Donald Trump's controversial directive to limit birthright citizenship in the United States. The directive, part of Trump's broader immigration policies, challenges established interpretations of the 14th Amendment by restricting citizenship rights to children born in the U.S. only if their parents are citizens or legal permanent residents.

Attending the oral argument in a historic move, Trump observed from the public gallery as U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer defended the administration's position. Sauer argued that unrestricted birthright citizenship diminishes the integrity of American citizenship and encourages illegal immigration.

Opponents, including American Civil Liberties Union attorney Cecillia Wang, countered that Trump's directive infringes upon constitutional guarantees. The court's decision on this contentious issue is anticipated by the end of June, with potential implications for hundreds of thousands of children born annually on U.S. soil.

(With inputs from agencies.)