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Policy Update – 6/30/2025 Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship

Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship – 6/30/2025

  • The Supreme Court issued a decision last Friday holding that lower federal courts cannot block the birthright citizenship order from taking effect nationwide through the current court challenges.
  • The birthright citizenship executive order is not in effect. The Court held that it cannot take effect anywhere for 30 days.
  • Advocates have already filed additional court challenges, including class action lawsuits, to prevent the executive order from taking effect anywhere in the United States.