Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, et al., Petitioners v. Barbara, et al.

The justices heard arguments over whether Executive Order No. 14,160 can deny birthright citizenship to some children born in the United States. The challenge says the order conflicts with the Fourteenth Amendment's Citizenship Clause and with 8 U.S.C. 1401(a), a federal citizenship law.

The Court heard argument on April 1, 2026, on whether Executive Order No. 14,160 lawfully denies citizenship at birth to some U.S.-born children based on their parents' legal status.

The case could affect whether babies born in the U.S. are recognized as citizens at birth when their parents lack legal status or are in the country on temporary visas. For example, it could determine whether a child born here automatically gets citizenship papers or faces uncertainty about legal status.

The fight is over whether the President may limit birthright citizenship by executive order. The challengers say that conflicts with the Fourteenth Amendment and federal law.

Children born in the United States to parents without legal status or on temporary visas could be directly affected. Their citizenship status at birth is the central practical issue.

The justices will now consider the case after oral argument. A decision is generally expected by late June or early July of this Court term.