Education and Leadership Foundation Applauds Supreme Court Decision Protecting Birthright Citizenship

On June 30, 2026, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) reaffirmed the rights and protections guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution by striking down an executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship. On 'Trump v. Barbara,' the SCOTUS ruled that children born in the United States are citizens at birth, regardless of whether their parents are undocumented, hold temporary protected status (such as DACA), or are present in the country on temporary visas.

Had the order been allowed to take effect, it would have had a significant and disproportionate impact on immigrant and mixed-status families across the nation, creating uncertainty and hardship for thousands of children and their families.

The Education and Leadership Foundation welcomes this important decision and remains committed to supporting immigrant families on their path to full civic participation. We encourage lawful permanent residents who are eligible for naturalization to take the next step toward becoming U.S. citizens.

If you are a permanent resident and would like to learn whether you qualify for citizenship, we invite you to contact us to schedule an appointment or attend one of our upcoming events throughout the Central Valley. We are here to help you every step of the way.

To schedule a consultation for naturalization services, call us at 559 297 5428

To read the complete SCOTUS ruling, visit https://www.supremecourt.gov/