The Supreme Court’s skepticism towards Donald Trump’s executive order denying US citizenship to American-born children of immigrants has left a trail of doubts on the president’s plan. Justice Amy Coney Barrett questioned the government’s theory that birthright citizenship is conditional on “domicile” or allegiance to a foreign power, which raises significant concerns about the legitimacy of the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause. The exchange between Barrett and Solicitor General John Sauer may have sealed the fate of Trump’s plan, as it failed to address the complexities of jus soli (the rule that grants citizenship to those born in a country) and left room for interpretation. Despite this, many experts predict a 7-2 victory against Trump, with Barrett likely leading the charge.
Source: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/04/supreme-court-analysis-amy-coney-barrett-birthright-citizenship-fail.html