U.S. Supreme Court Oral Argument on Trump Restricting Birthright Citizenship

This transcript captures a U.S. Supreme Court oral argument held on April 1, 2026, concerning the constitutionality of an executive order restricting birthright citizenship, specifically addressing the interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause. The discussion centers on legal interpretations of "subject to the jurisdiction thereof," the role of domicile and allegiance in determining citizenship, and the historical context including the landmark Wong Kim Ark case. The justices and counsel debated whether children born in the U.S. to temporary visitors or illegal aliens qualify as citizens, the applicability of historical common law principles, and the prospective versus retroactive effects of any ruling. While the argument involved extensive constitutional and statutory interpretation, no procurement, contracting, or budgetary matters were discussed.