Breaking news: Supreme Court seems torn over judges’ power in birthright citizenship case

Justices seemed troubled by the birthright executive order.

View in browser May 15, 2025, 2:01 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Eric Lee/The New York Times Supreme Court Seems Torn Over Judges' Power in Birthright Citizenship Case In a case involving President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship, the justices heard arguments on whether a single federal judge in a single district can block administration policy across the country. Follow live updates More coverage A Wisconsin judge pleaded not guilty to concealing a migrant from federal agents. → The Department of Homeland Security requested 20,000 National Guard troops for an immigration crackdown. → An Iranian student in a U.S. immigration detention center faces a hard choice: stay or go home. → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018