Trump Administration Moves to End Birthright Citizenship After Supreme Court Stay Expires

President Donald Trump is advancing his executive order to end birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants or those without at least one American citizen or lawful permanent resident parent, with enforcement potentially beginning later this month. This move follows a June 27 Supreme Court ruling that restricts lower courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions, allowing Trump's policy to proceed in states that did not challenge it, creating a patchwork of enforcement across the country. Immigrant-rights groups and Democratic-led states are adapting their legal strategies in response to this ruling, as ongoing lawsuits seek broader nationwide protections. The policy challenges the traditional interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment, which grants citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, and has sparked debate among constitutional scholars, with some supporting Trump's position based on historical Supreme Court decisions. Trump defended the executive order by citing concerns over immigration numbers, while legal experts warn the issue will likely return to the Supreme Court for a definitive ruling. The ruling and ensuing legal battles mark a significant development in the ongoing national debate over immigration and citizenship policies.