O'Donoghue: Court ruling is major blow to president
BBC News 2026-06-30 14:37:54
Context: The US Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, dealing a significant blow to his administration's immigration policy. This decision overturns an attempt to change a policy that has been in place for over a century. The ruling has substantial implications for Trump's presidency.
Key Facts
- The US Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.
- The executive order aimed to change a long-standing policy that grants citizenship to children born in the United States, regardless of their parents' nationality or immigration status.
- The court's decision is a major blow to Trump, as it thwarts one of his key campaign promises to restrict immigration.
- The policy that has been in place for over a century, known as birthright citizenship, was established by the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution.
- The BBC's Chief North America Correspondent, Gary O'Donoghue, provides analysis on the court's decision and its implications for Trump's presidency.