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Update: July 16, 2025─ The president’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship remains blocked and has not taken effect. All babies born in the United States are U.S. citizens. There are multiple pending lawsuits on this topic, and the Institute will continue to provide updates to our clients and students as needed.

June 27, 2025 ─ We understand that immigrants in Minnesota may have questions about birthright citizenship following the decision by the Supreme Court on June 27. This is what we know currently.

The U.S. Supreme Court made a ruling regarding President Trump’s Executive Order from January 20, “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” This order attempts to change existing U.S. law to end birthright citizenship for some babies born in the U.S. The June 27 ruling did not address the merits of the Executive Order, it limited federal judges’ ability to broadly prevent the order from taking effect.

1. Has birthright citizenship ended?

• • No. Most babies born in the U.S. are not subject to the Executive Order.

2. What does this mean for people in Minnesota?

• • For now, ALL babies born in Minnesota are U.S. citizens, regardless of the parents’ immigration status.
    • This will still be true after July 27, 2025, unless there is another court decision before July 27.

3. What did the Supreme Court decide?

• • The June 27 Supreme Court decision did not determine whether the Executive Order is legal.
  • The question of whether the Executive Order is legal is still being determined by courts in the United States.
  • This decision means that the Executive Order MAY take effect (in 30 days, on July 27) while the legality of the Order is being decided.

4. Who may the Executive Order impact after July 27, 2025?

• • Babies born to:
    • An undocumented mother AND a father who is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. or
    • A mother who was lawfully in the U.S. but temporary (such as a work visa, tourist visa, etc.) AND a father who is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
  • This DOES NOT apply to:
    • Those born in the U.S. prior to July 27, 2025.
    • Anyone who lives in one of the following 22 states whose Attorneys General sued the U.S. government:
      • Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin
      • Anyone who sued U.S. government to challenge the Executive Order and is protected by a court injunction
  • The U.S. government will have the next 30 days to develop a plan for implementing the Executive Order.
    • We do not know yet how it will be applied, but we should have guidance before July 27.

 

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Additional updates about the Executive Order and other legal issues affecting immigrants in the United States can be found at:

• Sahan Journal: https://sahanjournal.com/
• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: ilcm.org

 

About the International Institute of Minnesota

For over half a century, the International Institute of Minnesota has successfully welcomed more than 26,000 refugees to our state. Founded in 1919, the International Institute of Minnesota offers New Americans quality services that support their journey to stability and success. The Institute’s comprehensive offerings include refugee resettlement, English education, workforce and leadership development, college preparation and immigration and citizenship assistance. The Institute is recognized as Minnesota’s leading charitable organization dedicated to helping New Americans rebuild their lives while pursuing their personal and professional goals.

 

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