WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to immediately rehear its recent decision striking down his executive order on birthright citizenship, escalating his fight over one of his signature immigration policies.
The dispute stems from Trump v. Barbara, in which the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against the administration, blocking Trump’s executive order directing federal agencies to deny citizenship to children born in the United States to illegal immigrants and certain temporary visa holders.
Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John Roberts pointed to the plain language of the 14th Amendment, which states that “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
Although the ruling was 6-3, the opinions revealed differing views among the justices. Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s dissent argued the executive order conflicted with federal statute rather than the Constitution itself. Some legal observers have said that distinction leaves open broader constitutional questions about the scope of birthright citizenship.
Trump calls ruling a ‘miscarriage of justice’
Trump responded to the decision Wednesday in a series of posts on Truth Social, arguing that the ruling is encouraging migrants to travel to the United States to give birth.
The president said billboards near the southern border are advertising birthright citizenship with offers of “‘Deliveries starting at $4000.'”
“AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP IS NOT FOR SALE!” Trump wrote.
He then urged the Supreme Court to revisit the case.
“In fact, that is a crime, and therefore, the Supreme Court’s ruling is wrong,” Trump wrote. “I will be asking for a Rehearing by the United States Supreme Court, IMMEDIATELY. This miscarriage of justice will destroy America if they don’t change their absolutely insane decision.”
Immigration fight continues
Trump’s latest comments come as his administration continues to pursue multiple avenues to limit birthright citizenship.
After last week’s ruling, the president urged Congress to pass legislation addressing the issue. His call for a rehearing signals the administration is also prepared to continue fighting the matter through the courts.
The renewed push also comes months after the administration launched its “gold card” visa program, which offers an expedited immigration pathway for foreign nationals who invest at least $1 million in the United States.
The Supreme Court has not publicly responded to Trump’s request. Rehearings are uncommon, particularly in major constitutional cases.
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