The Supreme Court has upheld America's long-standing tradition of birthright citizenship with a decisive 6–3 verdict against President Donald Trump's attempt to end it through an executive order.

Tracing back to the Reconstruction era, the 14th Amendment guarantees US citizenship to anyone born on American soil, regardless of their parents' nationality. Trump’s order aimed to curb this right by arguing that non-citizens and their offspring are not 'subject to the jurisdiction' of the United States.

Despite conservative justices questioning the administration's stance, they ultimately sided with the majority opinion, with Justice Neil Gorsuch even penning a dissenting opinion. The ruling underscores the strength of the 14th Amendment in protecting fundamental rights against executive overreach.

The debate highlighted how Trump’s nativist policies continue to shape American politics, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh pointed out that Congress retains the power to potentially alter birthright citizenship through legislative action, leaving the issue far from settled.