US Supreme Court to rule on birthright citizenship and trans athletes

The US Supreme Court is set to deliver two significant rulings from Donald Trump’s presidency, with one focusing on birthright citizenship. This principle, rooted in the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, grants automatic citizenship to anyone born on US soil. Trump’s administration has challenged this by attempting to deny citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants or those on temporary visas, arguing that the amendment’s phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” excludes such individuals. This move has sparked legal battles, with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) opposing it, claiming it would create a permanent subclass of people born in the US. The Supreme Court’s decision could either uphold or overturn a 150-year-old precedent. Additionally, the court will rule on the participation of transgender athletes in women’s and girls’ sports. These decisions are pivotal, as they could reshape immigration policy and civil rights in the US. QUESTION: How might changes to birthright citizenship impact the identity and future opportunities of individuals born in the United States?