Ruling in Trump v. Barbara on June 30, 2026, the majority opinion held that “Children born in the United States to parents unlawfully or temporarily present are ‘subject to the jurisdiction’ of the United States and are citizens at birth under the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause.”
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The question presented was:
[W]hether the Constitution guarantees citizenship to children born in the United States of parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present in the country.
Oral Arguments
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The Ruling
You can read the final ruling in Trump v. Barbara either in our read-in-full below or click here for a PDF.
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