House Speaker Johnson says Congress will discuss a constitutional amendment following the Supreme Court’s rejection of President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. Trump expressed disappointment in the court’s decision but stated that Congress could address the issue through legislation. The court ruled 6-3 to uphold birthright citizenship, rooted in the 14th Amendment, with Chief Justice Roberts emphasizing the importance of citizenship rights. Trump called for Congress to work on ending birthright citizenship, suggesting that a constitutional amendment may be necessary. House Speaker Johnson acknowledged the complexity of amending the Constitution but indicated that it may be the only way forward to address the issue.
Trump pushes legislation to end birthright citizenship after SCOTUS decision
Birthright citizenship FILE PHOTO: Signs sit available for protesters to demonstrate outside the U.S. Supreme Court as U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to attend oral arguments on April 01, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara to determine if President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship is constitutional. According to historians and the Court, this is the first time a sitting president has attended oral arguments at the nation's highest court. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images) (Heather Diehl/Getty Images)