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Supreme Court Issues Major Decisions
The Supreme Court of the United States issued several of its final and most closely watched decisions of the 2025–26 term on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Here are the major rulings:
1. Birthright Citizenship (6–3)
The Court rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit automatic U.S. citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants or certain temporary visa holders.
What the Court held
- The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship to nearly everyone born on U.S. soil.
- The majority relied on more than a century of constitutional precedent, including the landmark 1898 decision United States v. Wong Kim Ark.
- The ruling leaves birthright citizenship unchanged nationwide.
Why it matters
- The decision blocks one of the administration’s signature immigration initiatives.
- It reaffirms that a constitutional protection cannot be altered through an executive order alone.
2. Transgender Athletes
The Court upheld state laws that prohibit transgender girls and women from competing on female school sports teams.
The ruling allows those state restrictions to remain in effect, making it one of the Court’s most significant decisions involving transgender rights this term.
3. Campaign Finance
The justices struck down longstanding limits on coordination between political parties and federal candidates.
Supporters argue the ruling expands political speech protections under the First Amendment, while critics say it could increase the influence of money in federal elections.
Other notable actions announced around the close of the term
The Court also:
- Declined to hear former President Trump’s appeal in the E. Jean Carroll civil case, leaving the lower court judgment in place.
- Concluded a term that included decisions expanding presidential authority over some independent federal agencies while limiting the administration in other areas, including today’s birthright citizenship ruling.
At a glance
| Issue | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Birthright citizenship | Executive order struck down (6–3) |
| Transgender athletes | State bans upheld |
| Campaign finance | Coordination limits struck down |
| E. Jean Carroll appeal | Trump appeal declined |
These decisions marked the end of the Supreme Court’s 2025–26 term and are expected to have significant effects on immigration policy, elections, civil rights, and federal executive authority.
