Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase
- Written by Morgan Marietta, Professor of American Civics, University of Tennessee
When the justices weigh the arguments, they will focus on the meaning of the first sentence of the 14th Amendment, known as the citizenship clause.zimmytws/Getty ImagesThe Supreme Court on Dec. 5, 2025, agreed to review the long-simmering controversy over birthright citizenship. It will likely hand down a ruling next summer.
In January 2025,...