WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday maintained his unprecedented campaign to pressure the Supreme Court, saying it would be a “disgrace” if the independent justices rule against him on US birthright citizenship.
Trump has smashed convention by berating justices at the top court and demanding loyalty from those he appointed.
At a White House event, he piled pressure on the court to back his bid to restrict the historic right to citizenship for anyone born on US soil.
Indicating that he thinks the court will instead rule to confirm the constitutional right, Trump said, “It would be a disgrace if the Supreme Court of the United States allows that to happen.” “This decision by the Supreme Court is a very big one. They’ll probably rule against me because they seem to like doing that,” Trump said.
It’s not clear when the court will issue its ruling on the issue, which lies at the heart of Trump’s broader attempt to limit immigration and expel undocumented migrants.
Opponents argue that the constitution explicitly allows birthright citizenship and that Trump is exceeding his presidential authority.
Published in Dawn, May 22nd, 2026