AP News reported the twenty-five-day grace period elapsed on July 28, 2026. This means the Supreme Court won’t reconsider its decision regarding birthright citizenship. This was despite a promise by the U.S. government in the wake of the original Supreme Court’s original decision.

Background

On January 20, 2025, the White House issued Executive Order 14160, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” The order removes birthright citizenship from children born on U.S. soil without a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident parent. Lower courts blocked the order almost immediately, and after the injunctions survived on appeal, the administration carried the fight to the Supreme Court. The result is Trump v. Barbara.

SCOTUS ruled 6-3 against implementing the executive order on June 30, 2026. The decision maintains the current understanding of birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. Chief Justice Roberts wrote the majority opinion, joined by Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, Barrett, and Jackson. Justices Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch dissented.

Impact

Lack of any new activity means the Supreme Court won’t rehear birthright citizenship arguments. The June 2026 ruling stands. The executive order isn’t impacted.

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