Trump comments on Supreme Court case that could affect birthright citizenship

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case that could reshape one of the most fundamental questions of American identity: who is entitled to citizenship. At the center of the case — Trump v. Barbara — is challenging the 2025 executive order from President Donald Trump aimed at ending birthright citizenship for certain children born on U.S. soil. For more than 150 years, the 14th Amendment has been widely interpreted to guarantee citizenship to anyone born in the United States. The amendment states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens.” That interpretation was solidified in the 1898 Supreme Court case United States v. Wong Kim Ark, which extended citizenship rights to children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents. Now, that precedent is being tested. Supporters of the Trump administration’s policy argue the 14th Amendment was originally intended to grant citizenship to formerly enslaved people — not to children of undocumented immigrants or temporary visitors. In past remarks, Trump has said expanding birthright citizenship beyond that original scope places a strain on the country’s resources and was never the amendment’s intent. READ MORE: https://kutv.com/news/nation-world/supreme-court-to-hear-case-that-could-redefine-birthright-citizenship-trump-v-barbara-executive-order-immigration-law-14th-amendment _______________ Hit the subscribe button to stay up-to-date on the latest news, and turn on the notifications to get alerted when the big stories break as we bring them to you live! For all the full stories seen here, go to kutv.com. Follow KUTV 2News on our other social media pages for more photos, videos and reports: Facebook: KUTV2News TikTok: @kutv2news X: @kutv2news Instagram: @kutv2news Threads: @kutv2news Bluesky: @kutv2news.bsky.social If you see something newsworthy happen, or you just witness something incredible, hilarious or adorable, you can send your videos, photos and news tips to kutv.com/chimein. We love sharing our favorites on kutv.com, our social media and our broadcasts! You can also submit tips by email or phone. Email: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 801.839.1234 _______________ KUTV is a Utah-based station and a CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to nearly 200 television stations in 86 markets. Sinclair's television group reaches close to 40% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates. #kutv #saltlakecity #news #utah #trump #supremecourt