US Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to end birth right citizenship

The US Supreme Court has struck down former President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, delivering a major setback to his immigration agenda. In a 6-3 ruling, the court reaffirmed that children born on US soil are entitled to American citizenship under the 14th Amendment, regardless of their parents' immigration status or whether they are temporary visitors.

Trump had sought to end automatic citizenship through an executive order, arguing that birthright citizenship encouraged illegal immigration and "birth tourism." However, the court ruled that the order violated the Constitution and reaffirmed more than a century of legal precedent protecting birthright citizenship.

While some conservative justices dissented, the majority held that any such change would require constitutional or legislative action rather than an executive order.

The decision is being viewed as a significant victory for immigrant rights and constitutional protections. Although Trump has indicated he may continue pursuing changes through Congress, legal experts believe altering birthright citizenship would face major constitutional hurdles. The ruling is expected to remain a landmark judgment in the ongoing debate over US immigration policy.