Supreme Court Hearing on Birthright Citizenship Highlights: US Supreme Court, on Wednesday, heard the arguments on President Donald Trump’s bid to scale back birthright citizenship — a constitutional guarantee for those born in the US to a citizen or permanent resident. Trump attended the hearing – marking a departure from earlier instances such as tariff arguments – which he had se he would attend, but did not show up. US Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship - Key points at a glance– The SCOTUS heard arguments on whether automatic citizenship can be denied to babies born in the country to parents who are in the US illegally or on temporary visas. – After a legal challenge by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the matter reached the Supreme Court, which will decide on the legality of the move. – A final decision is expected from the court in June, reported BBCStay tuned to Livemint for all the latest updates on the birthright citizenship hearing

Source: Mint April 01, 2026 19:23 UTC