Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship

Short summary

The Supreme Court upheld the 14th Amendment's birthright citizenship clause in a 6-3 decision, confirming all U.S.-born persons (except diplomats) are automatic citizens. The ruling noted this principle has been constitutional law since 1868. Congress has proposed bills to change birthright citizenship, which would likely face court challenges.

• •Supreme Court reaffirmed automatic citizenship for all U.S.-born persons under 14th Amendment
• •Exception applies only to foreign diplomats with immunity
• •Congressional efforts to modify birthright citizenship would likely trigger new legal challenges

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