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Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling Leaves Birth Tourism Largely Intact, Critics Say

7/3/2026

The Supreme Court's decision in Trump v.

Barbara has confirmed that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment — a ruling that critics argue sustains a well-organized cross-border industry built around that guarantee.

Vice President Vance called the outcome a "major mistake" and warned it would invite more birth tourism. The debate now shifts to what legislative and executive tools remain available to limit the practice.

What the Court Decided — and What It Left Open The ruling in Trump v. Barbara turned on the phrase "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" in the Fourteenth Amendment.