US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in a blow to Trump The 6-3 ruling marked the second time this year that the court has invalidated a major Donald Trump initiative.
Updated on: Jun 30, 2026 8:15 PM ISTBy Shivam Pratap Singh Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States - a right long woven into the fabric of American society - scuttling one of his top priorities in his crackdown on immigration.
US President Donald Trump. (REUTERS File) The 6-3 ruling marked the second time this year that the court has invalidated a major Trump initiative, following its February decision to strike down his sweeping global tariffs.
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