On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump's executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship. The Court ruled that the Constitution guarantees automatic citizenship to nearly everyone born on American soil, including children of illegal immigrants and temporary visitors.

Following the ruling, President Trump took to social media to criticize the decision and congratulated China on what he described as a "massive Birthright Citizenship WIN." He wrote, “I would like to congratulate President Xi, and the Great Country of China, on their massive Birthright Citizenship WIN!”

During the case's oral arguments, the Trump administration highlighted the issue of "birth tourism," where Chinese women travel to the U.S. specifically to give birth. Companies reportedly facilitate these births by assisting with travel visas, housing, and even applying for government assistance to offset medical costs.

Justice Alito expressed concerns that this practice poses a national security risk by enabling individuals from enemy nations to obtain U.S. citizenship. The Supreme Court's majority, consisting of five justices, affirmed that the Constitution guarantees automatic citizenship.

Justice Kavanaugh, appointed by Trump, dissented on the constitutional interpretation but acknowledged that a federal statute enacted by Congress in 1940 grants birthright citizenship to children of illegal immigrants and temporary visitors.

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