President Donald Trump has publicly criticized the Supreme Court over its handling of his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship. He described the system as “rigged” and warned that the court might reject his executive order, which is close to a final decision.
In a post on Truth Social on Saturday evening, Trump expressed his belief that both the court system and the political system are rigged. He claimed the public recognizes this, which led to his election as President by a large margin. Trump vowed to “FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!”
Supreme Court Considers Birthright Citizenship Cases
The Supreme Court is reviewing consolidated cases challenging Trump’s 2025 executive order to limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. This ruling could significantly impact Trump’s agenda, potentially altering the interpretation of American citizenship based on birthplace.
Newsweek has reached out to the Supreme Court for comments outside regular hours.
Judicial Dispute Involving Judge’s Family
Trump’s Truth Social post also included criticism of U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, who recently ruled against an administration move concerning the Kennedy Center. Cooper, appointed by former President Barack Obama, halted plans to rename the site “Trump Kennedy Center” and deemed the board’s actions unlawful.
Trump targeted Cooper’s spouse, Amy Jeffress, labeling her an “anti Trump Hater.” Jeffress is associated with the law firm Hecker Fink and has represented Lisa Page in litigation linked to the Trump administration. Newsweek has contacted Jeffress outside regular hours for a comment.
Details on Executive Order
Trump’s 2025 order, “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” aims to clarify the 14th Amendment by denying automatic citizenship to children born to specific immigrants and visitors. This long-established right would change for those without at least one U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident as a parent.
The administration argues the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” excludes children of undocumented immigrants and certain visa holders. This stance faces strong opposition in court, sparking lawsuits from states and civil rights groups. Ten cases have been consolidated into major challenges from Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington.
Supreme Court’s Insight during Arguments
During oral arguments, justices from different political backgrounds showed skepticism toward narrowing birthright citizenship. Chief Justice John Roberts questioned the realistic application of historical exceptions to broad immigrant categories, describing the examples as “quirky.”
Roberts also addressed Solicitor General D. John Sauer’s concerns about modern global travel, reiterating the enduring nature of the Constitution. Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett raised questions about the historical and legal basis for the administration’s position, noting gaps in reasoning.