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Two Cheers for Chief Justice Roberts on the Unitary Executive

Trump v. Slaughter is a big win; Trump v. Cook is embarrassing given the posture of the case as explained in the dissents.

Reason · Jul 1

In rebuke to Trump, Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, emphasizing the promise of equality in the Declaration of Independence

The Supreme Court on June 30, 2026, declared that universal birthright citizenship is protected by the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, meaning that nearly all babies born in the United States automatically become American citizens, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.

The Conversation · Jun 30

From Tariffs to Birthright Citizenship, Trump's Own Court Appointees Rule Against Him in 6-3 Split

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, marking a significant defeat for his immigration policy. The decision underscores limits on executive power.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

MAGA brands Barrett "turncoat"

Following losses at the Supreme Court on voting and citizenship, MAGA has turned on Amy Coney Barrett

Salon · Jun 30

Key quotes from the supreme court birthright ruling: ‘Citizenship is the right to have rights’

John Roberts wrote majority opinion, while Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote concurring opinion and Brett Kavanaugh dissented in part

The Guardian - US · Jun 30

Clarence Thomas claims Supreme Court birthright decision ‘devalues’ US citizenship for other Americans

Justice Ketanji Brown Jacksom slams conservative’s ‘myopic’ treatment of 14th Amendment

The Independent UK · Jun 30

What to know about the US supreme court ruling on birthright citizenship

What will Trump do now after justices’ stunning rebuke to his anti-immigration agenda?

The Guardian - US · Jun 30

Political parties can now spend unlimited money supporting candidates, after Supreme Court overturns decades of precedent

A decades-old law limiting how much money political parties can spend in coordination with candidates was struck down by the Supreme Court on June 30, 2026. Citing First Amendment principles, the court held in NRSC v. FEC that the limit unduly prevented political parties from “freely” and “fully” advocating for…

The Conversation · Jun 30

Supreme Court strikes down Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship

The 14th Amendment says that "all persons born or naturalised in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside".

Euronews · Jun 30

Born in the USA: Supreme Court rebuffs Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to President Trump's executive order, upholding birthright citizenship for children born on American soil to undocumented or temporary visa holders. In a 6-3 decision, the court affirmed that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to nearly all individuals born in the U.S.,…

The Times of India · Jun 30