Supreme Court Rules Children Born in U.S. to Undocumented Parents Are Citizens

The Supreme Court held that children born in the United States to undocumented parents or parents on temporary visas are entitled to U.S. citizenship. The decision covers both undocumented parents and those present on temporary visas.

The case reached the court after lower courts reviewed challenges to birthright citizenship policies. The Supreme Court reviewed the constitutional text and prior precedents before issuing its holding. The opinion did not name specific parents or children in its ruling. The decision applies nationwide to births meeting the stated criteria.