"America Is a Multiracial Democracy": Supreme Court Denies Trump's Bid to End Birthright Citizenship

In the landmark case Trump v. Barbara, the Supreme Court affirmed the constitutional right to birthright citizenship, rejecting President Trump's attempt to end it. The court ruled that the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to nearly everyone born on American soil, including children of parents who are undocumented or have temporary legal status. While the decision maintains the promise of the Framers to ensure political participation, the court did not determine if birthright citizenship is a good policy.