Trump's Terms

Trump takes birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court

The Trump administration is taking its fight to nullify birthright citizenship to the U.S. Supreme Court. To date, every court to have considered Trump's executive order, <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/01/23/nx-s1-5270572/birthright-citizenship-trump-executive-order">issued on day one of his administration</a>, has blocked it. But he is persisting. Support NPR and hear every episode sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at <a href="https://plus.npr.org">plus.npr.org</a>. Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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