The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause, which grants birthright citizenship to nearly all individuals born on U.S. soil. The case, United States v. Wong Kim Ark Revisited, is a modern legal challenge seeking to limit this automatic citizenship.
The legal principle of birthright citizenship was affirmed by the Supreme Court in the 1898 case United States v. Wong Kim Ark. The current petitioners argue that the clause should not apply to children of undocumented immigrants. Legal scholars widely consider the challenge a long shot, given the precedent.
Former President Donald Trump, who advocated for ending birthright citizenship during his presidency, is not a party to the case. There is no verified information that he plans to attend the court proceedings. The Supreme Court's decision to hear the case ensures a significant national debate on immigration and constitutional law.
