WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday kept on hold President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but agreed to hear arguments on the issue in May.

Trump’s executive order to end <a href="https://apnews.com/article/birthright-citizenship-immigration-trump-20919d26029cf0f98ecb0dc7f90a066b">birthright citizenship</a> for the children of people who are in the U.S. illegally has been halted nationwide by three district courts around the country.

The Republican administration had sought to narrow those orders to allow for the policy to take effect in parts or most of the country while court challenges play out. That is expected to be the focus of the high court arguments.

Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-04-17 14:16:09">April 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM EDT</time>

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the issue in May.{ai:summary}<p>The Supreme Court has temporarily upheld President Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship while agreeing to hear arguments in May. Lower courts have blocked the executive order aimed at limiting citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.</p><p>The focus will be on whether the administration can implement the policy amid ongoing legal challenges. #illegals</p>

Supreme Court keeps hold on Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but sets May arguments

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