The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution

Demonstrators outside of the Supreme Court rally in support for birthright citizenship, holding a large white banner.
Demonstrators holds a banner during a citizenship rally outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

The Supreme Court agreed Friday to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

The justices will hear Trump’s appeal of a lower court ruling that struck down the citizenship restrictions. They have not taken effect anywhere in the country.

The case will be argued in the spring. A definitive ruling is expected by early summer.