Trump's Battle in the Supreme Court Over Birthright Citizenship

President Donald Trump attended Supreme Court hearings on his directive to limit birthright citizenship, challenging a key constitutional provision. Justices from both sides scrutinized the legality of Trump's executive order, which aims to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. unless their parents are legal residents.

President Donald Trump made a historic attendance at the Supreme Court as justices delved into the legality of his directive to restrict birthright citizenship. His move, seen as central to curbing immigration, gathered mixed reactions from both conservative and liberal justices.

This hearing focused on the Trump administration's appeal after a lower court blocked Trump's executive order regarding citizenship recognition for children born to non-citizen parents in the U.S. The directive could fundamentally alter traditional interpretations of the 14th Amendment, sparking a fierce debate on constitutional rights and immigration policies.

The justices' decision, expected by June, could impact hundreds of thousands of children born each year and redefine citizenship rights. As public demonstrations unfold outside the courthouse, the legal battle over birthright citizenship remains one of the most contentious issues in modern U.S. politics.

(With inputs from agencies.)