Trump to Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Birthright Citizenship Limits

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President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend a Supreme Court hearing on Wednesday where judges will hear arguments on his executive order that seeks to limit birthright citizenship. This is an extraordinary move, as no sitting president has previously attended oral arguments at the nation's highest court.

Why it matters

Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship has faced legal challenges, with a lower court ruling that struck it down. The Supreme Court's decision on this issue could have significant implications for immigration policy and who is granted citizenship in the United States.

The details

Trump's official White House schedule includes a stop at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, where justices will hear the president's appeal of the lower court ruling that blocked his executive order on birthright citizenship. The order aimed to prevent children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents from automatically becoming American citizens.

• The Supreme Court hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
• Trump signed the executive order limiting birthright citizenship in March 2026.

What’s next

The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling on the case in the coming months after hearing arguments on Wednesday.