US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, approves trans athlete ban

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued two significant rulings, first protecting birthright citizenship and second upholding state laws that ban transgender girls and women from competing in female sports in public schools and universities.

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automatic citizenship by right of birth

On birthright citizenship, the Supreme Court affirmed that the right is protected by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Chief Justice John Roberts stated that the Constitution grants "automatic citizenship by right of birth" to nearly all children born in the U.S. This decision effectively rejects President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship for children born to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily. The ruling passed with six out of nine justices voting in favor.

However, the court also approved state laws that prohibit transgender girls and women from participating in school and university sports teams designated for their affirmed gender. This decision allows such state-level bans to stand.

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Unfortunate situation. But as has been clear in this process, we can easily fix this situation with a law passed by Congress.

President Trump reacted to the rulings on social media, calling the birthright citizenship decision "unfortunate." He expressed that Congress could easily correct the situation with a law, stating, "Congress should start today to end the practice of birthright citizenship, which is costly and unfair to our country." He argued that a lengthy constitutional amendment would not be necessary.

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Congress should start today to end the practice of birthright citizenship, which is costly and unfair to our country. My full and unconditional support will be with them.