US Supreme Court limits judges' bans blocking Trump plan to ban birthright citizenship

2025-06-27 18:23:05Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
US Supreme Court limits judges' bans blocking Trump plan to ban birthright
A woman protesting against Trump's plan

The Trump administration may now take steps to implement the proposal that aims to end the automatic right to American citizenship for anyone born on US territory, otherwise known as birthright citizenship.

On his first day back in the White House, Trump signed an executive order to repeal this right, which has long been guaranteed by the Constitution. The order immediately faced a series of lawsuits in federal courts, where various judges issued national injunctions to prevent its implementation.

But on Friday, the Supreme Court voted 6 to 3 in favor of limiting these judicial injunctions, ruling that they apply only to the states, groups or individuals that have filed lawsuits and not to the entire country.

This decision paves the way for partial implementation of the Trump administration's proposal in some states, including those that have not officially opposed the policy.

The case the Supreme Court heard involved lawsuits filed in Maryland, Massachusetts and Washington. However, the policy remains blocked in the state of New Hampshire through a separate lawsuit that was not part of this case.

The Court's decision does not consider whether or not the policy is in accordance with the Constitution, but focuses only on the power of judges to impose bans with effect throughout the country.

After this ruling, Trump's proposal can move forward at the national level, but individuals or groups can continue to file new lawsuits at the state level. Judges can also impose new, narrower bans.

Trump's plan to reform citizenship has the support of 21 other states.

His administration has frequently clashed with federal judges who have blocked its policies, particularly over its aggressive use of executive orders on issues such as mass deportations, reforming federal agencies, restricting universities and law firms, and firing thousands of state employees.


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