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Trump administration immigration agenda: Mixed wins in Supreme Court's 2025-2026 term

The Trump administration scored major Supreme Court victories on TPS termination and asylum metering, but suffered a significant defeat on birthright citizenship. Review what changed and what it means for clients.

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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, blocks Trump executive order

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Constitution guarantees automatic citizenship to nearly all children born in the U.S., rejecting President Trump's executive order. What immigration practitioners need to know.

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Supreme Court strikes down birthright citizenship order, upholds 14th Amendment

The Supreme Court has invalidated President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, affirming that the 14th Amendment confers citizenship on nearly all children born in the U.S.

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Trump v. Barbara: SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship—What Practitioners Need to Know

The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Trump v. Barbara strikes down Executive Order 14160 and reaffirms birthright citizenship under the Citizenship Clause. Key takeaways for immigration practitioners on statutory interpretation, precedent, and litigation strategy.

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Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Blocks Trump's Executive Order

SCOTUS rules that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all children born in the U.S., regardless of parental immigration status, blocking Trump's executive order that would have denied citizenship to children of undocumented parents.

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Understanding Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

Federal courts have blocked Executive Order 14160, which sought to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and those on temporary status. Here's what immigration practitioners need to know.

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Supreme Court Expresses Skepticism at Trump's Effort to Eliminate Birthright Citizenship

During oral arguments, Supreme Court justices from across the ideological spectrum questioned the Trump administration's legal theory to restrict birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders.

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Trump's immigration law wins don't guarantee citizenship victory

Why the Trump administration's string of Supreme Court victories in immigration cases may not help in the birthright citizenship challenge. Immigration law and citizenship law operate under different legal standards.

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Trump v. Barbara: The birthright citizenship case heading to the Supreme Court

On April 1, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Trump v. Barbara, challenging President Trump's January 2025 executive order to end birthright citizenship. Here's what both sides will argue.

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Trump Immigration Executive Orders: January 2025 Summary

Summary of President Trump's immigration executive orders issued January 20–21, 2025, addressing enhanced vetting, birthright citizenship, asylum, refugee programs, and rescission of Biden-era policies.

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