Trump Faces Court Pushback on Birthright Citizenship

President Trump has been trying to change a rule that gives citizenship to babies born in the United States. He asked the Supreme Court to stop this rule, but most judges said no. The case is about a new order from the president that would ignore babies whose parents are not citizens or permanent residents. The Supreme Court heard arguments and most judges found the order illegal. They said the Constitution’s 14th Amendment clearly states anyone born on U. S. soil is a citizen, except for a few special cases like children of foreign diplomats. One judge described the president’s claim that the word “jurisdiction” limits citizenship as odd. The president tried to say people traveling just for a birth should not be counted, but the judge said the rule is still valid.Only one conservative justice seemed to agree with the president’s idea that only those who live legally in the country should get citizenship. The others saw no room for change. Trump’s order was part of a larger plan to limit both legal and illegal immigration. Other rules he made were also challenged, but the court has let many of them stay in place while lawsuits continue. Experts say birthright citizenship is a core part of American identity. They think the court’s decision could be a major setback for Trump’s immigration agenda. Trump was in the courtroom, watching as his own appointees argued against him. He reacted angrily, calling some judges “stupid, ” but that will not change the court’s decision. The final ruling is expected by June. The outcome will decide whether the president can keep his order in place.