US Supreme Court blocks Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship

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The US Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, delivering a significant blow to President Donald Trump's immigration agenda. The ruling reaffirms the constitutional right of individuals born on US soil to automatically receive American citizenship. Trump had sought to restrict this longstanding principle as part of his broader immigration crackdown. The decision has been welcomed by civil rights organizations who had opposed the administration's efforts. The ruling marks one of the most notable legal setbacks for Trump's immigration policy to date.

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