Birthright citizenship remains the law in the U.S. This page provides an explainer on birthright citizenship, case developments, and Trump's executive orders.

The groups asked a federal court to make it unquestionably clear that the citizenship of babies covered by that class-action lawsuit is protected despite this new executive order.

The orders follow the Supreme Court’s June decision in Trump v. Barbara, which reaffirmed the Fourteenth Amendment and invalidated the January 20, 2025 Executive Order on birthright citizenship.

Supreme Court rules Trump Executive Order limiting birthright citizenship is unlawful

In a major victory, the U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Trump v. Barbara, a nationwide class action on behalf of children who would be denied citizenship under an executive order issued by President Trump.

Join the fight to defend birthright citizenship

On March 26, join ALC and partners across the country for an informative and engaging session on how civil rights defenders of all backgrounds can show up for to protect birthright citizenship.