On July 8, 2026, Donald Trump announced his intention to petition the Supreme Court to rehear a case regarding birthright citizenship, which the Court ruled on June 30, affirming that children born in the U.S. are automatically citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment.
Trump's executive order, signed on January 20, 2025, aimed to deny citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants, but the Supreme Court's majority ruling rejected this initiative. Legal experts note that the Supreme Court has not reheard a case since 1965, making Trump's chances of success slim.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticized the ruling, claiming it allows for a 'scam' where citizenship can be bought, and he expressed urgency in seeking a rehearing, warning that the decision could 'destroy America.' Additionally, Trump is also seeking to have the Supreme Court reconsider a separate ruling related to a civil liability case involving E.
Jean Carroll, where he was ordered to pay $5 million. The outcome of these legal challenges could influence future immigration policies and the broader political landscape as Trump continues to assert his influence in the Republican Party