SCOTUS Finalizes Ruling Blocking Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
One of the Trump administration’s highest-profile legal battles has reached another major turning point after a key deadline passed without further action from the White House.
The development marks the latest chapter in a dispute that has drawn national attention and could continue shaping the debate over immigration and constitutional law.
The case has centered on one of the most closely watched executive actions of President Donald Trump’s second term and prompted extensive legal challenges from states, advocacy groups, and constitutional scholars.
While the administration had indicated it planned to continue fighting the issue, a procedural deadline has now come and gone.
The Supreme Court has issued its certified judgment in the birthright citizenship case after the Trump administration did not file a petition asking the justices to rehear their decision within the court’s required time frame.
The court’s ruling, issued at the end of June, left in place a lower court order blocking enforcement of Trump’s executive order seeking to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to certain children born in the United States to parents who are in the country unlawfully or temporarily.
Following that decision, Trump announced on Truth Social that he intended to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider the case.
“I will be asking for a Rehearing by the United States Supreme Court, IMMEDIATELY,” Trump wrote at the time.
He also criticized the ruling, writing, “This miscarriage of justice will destroy America if they don’t change their absolutely insane decision.”
However, no petition for rehearing was filed before the deadline expired.
Under the Supreme Court’s normal procedures, the clerk issues a certified judgment after the period for seeking rehearing has passed, formally concluding that phase of the case unless additional legal proceedings are initiated through another avenue.
According to SCOTUSblog, the certified judgment is typically issued about 32 days after the court’s opinion when no rehearing petition is filed.
The Supreme Court’s decision leaves intact the lower court ruling that blocked Trump’s executive order from taking effect while the broader legal dispute continues.
The White House did not immediately comment after the certified judgment was issued.
Although Trump had publicly pledged to seek another review, legal experts have long viewed rehearing petitions as extremely unlikely to succeed because they require the support of a majority of the justices after at least one member of the original majority changes position.
The Supreme Court rarely grants rehearing requests in argued cases, making such petitions one of the least common forms of relief available before the court.
The June decision revealed divisions among the justices over the legal issues involved.
Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissented from the court’s ruling, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh agreed with the majority’s judgment but also wrote separately to explain his reasoning on portions of the case.
Following the decision, Trump argued that Congress could pass legislation addressing birthright citizenship rather than pursuing a constitutional amendment.
However, many constitutional scholars argue that the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment has long been understood to guarantee birthright citizenship for nearly everyone born on U.S. soil, and they believe that any major change to that constitutional protection would likely require either a constitutional amendment or a future Supreme Court decision adopting a different interpretation.
While the administration’s decision not to seek rehearing closes this chapter of the litigation, the broader debate over birthright citizenship is unlikely to end, as immigration policy and the scope of the 14th Amendment are expected to remain major legal and political issues in the years ahead.
Canada’s PM HITS Trump Where It Hurts After Bizarre "Lake America" Stunt!
Is the United States losing its grip on its closest neighbor? A fiery new breakdown exposes how Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney just delivered a humiliating, public takedown of Donald Trump. After Trump launched a series of bizarre stunts and tariff threats, Canada’s leadership is no longer playing nice. From brutal fact-checks to devastating poll numbers, the administration’s bullying tactics are backfiring spectacularly. Read the full breakdown below and find the complete video analysis at the end of this article.
1. The Absurd "Lake America" Rebrand
The conflict escalated when Donald Trump announced a ridiculous new stunt: a plan to unilaterally rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney didn't hold back, delivering a swift and classy historical takedown. Carney publicly reminded Trump that the name "Ontario" originates from the Indigenous Wendat word meaning "beautiful, big lake"—a name that predates both the Canadian Confederation and the US Declaration of Independence by over 400 years. Carney firmly stated that Canadians will continue to "name reality," completely dismissing Trump's childish attempt to overwrite international geography.
2. The Humiliating "Icebreaker" Fact-Check
The embarrassment didn't stop at geography. During a press conference, Trump attempted to flex American naval superiority by boasting that the US was "building 11 new icebreakers." Prime Minister Carney immediately dismantled the claim on live television. With a smirk, Carney pointed out that the United States currently has, generously, one functioning icebreaker, while Canada proudly operates a fleet of 20 best-in-class icebreakers. The contrast between Trump’s empty bragging and Canada's actual maritime dominance left the former president looking completely out of touch with reality.
3. Devastating Polls: A Tale of Two Leaders
Perhaps the most damaging blow to Trump is the stark contrast in political reality. The video highlights how Trump’s aggressive tariff policies against Canada are destroying his popularity at home. Recent polls show Trump drowning with a dismal -21 net approval rating, with voters rejecting his tariff policies by a staggering 60-point margin (underwater). In sharp contrast, Prime Minister Carney is riding high with a +18 net approval rating in Canada. The data proves that while Trump tries to project strength by treating Canada like a subordinate US state, his bullying is only uniting Canadians while alienating his own base.
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WHOA! World Leaders JUST DID What TRUMP FEARED MOST…
WHOA! World Leaders JUST DID What TRUMP FEARED MOST…
World leaders are publicly turning their backs on the United States in a way we have never seen before. From calling out blatant lies on the global stage to actively abandoning reliance on US defense, the international community is signaling a massive geopolitical shift. Are America's closest allies walking away for good while adversaries exploit the chaos? The truth is unraveling fast. Read the full breakdown below and find the complete video analysis at the end of this article.
1. Allies Call Out the "De-Mined" Hormuz Lie
The administration’s credibility took a massive blow on the global stage when US allies publicly contradicted Donald Trump’s claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump went on a podcast asserting that the US Navy had completely cleared the strait of mines, Bloomberg reported that top US allies strongly disagree. Officials estimate that between 80 to 150 mines still remain in the critical waterway, leading international leaders to openly accuse the administration of fabricating success while global shipping routes remain in extreme danger.
2. A Global Military Pivot: Europe and Asia Panic
The prolonged conflict in the Middle East is rapidly draining American weapon stockpiles, and traditional allies are hitting the panic button. According to reports from Politico and the Washington Post, nations like Australia, Japan, and South Korea are deeply alarmed that dwindling US supplies—especially critical interceptors like Patriot missiles—will leave them completely exposed to rising threats from China and North Korea.
The fear of US unreliability has grown so severe that Germany announced it is exploring deeper nuclear cooperation with Britain and France to reduce dependence on the American security umbrella. Meanwhile, France is actively pushing the European Union to steer a massive 60 billion euro defense package exclusively toward European defense manufacturers, freezing American suppliers out entirely.
3. Adversaries Call the Bluff: Hacks and Escalations
While alliances fracture, foreign adversaries are openly mocking Washington's threats. Immediately following a surprise visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow to warn Russia to stay away from NATO, Vladimir Putin responded by launching a massive cyber-attack against Norway and intensifying missile strikes on Ukraine.
Simultaneously, DOJ disclosures revealed that China-linked hackers breached sensitive US government networks, including NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate. To make matters worse, Iran's foreign ministry openly mocked the operational fatigue of the US military, highlighting that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln had to be diverted for crew rest and recreation after spending over 200 grueling days at sea without a port call.
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BREAKING: Dolly Parton’s Cause Of Death Revealed: ‘Brief Battle’
Dolly Parton’s death came after a brief battle with cancer, her representatives revealed Tuesday.
The country music legend died Aug. 25 at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville. She was 80.
Parton had been admitted to the cancer center Friday, four days before her death. Her representatives confirmed the cancer diagnosis in a statement to PEOPLE but did not disclose what type she had.
“Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand,” the statement read.
“Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact. After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones,” the statement concluded.
The “Jolene” singer had also been dealing with kidney and autoimmune issues before her death, PEOPLE previously reported.
Just days earlier, Dolly Parton opened up about her declining health and acknowledged that she had put off addressing some medical issues while caring for her husband, Carl.
“As I’ve shared in video messages throughout the past year, I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over [my husband] Carl. You know, this isn’t the first time I’ve had to manage something like this. Back in the early ’80s, I was down for several months with female issues, and I was struggling with my weight at the time too, so it’s not like I haven’t been through hard times with my health,” Parton told PEOPLE.
Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death in an Instagram video Tuesday on behalf of the Parton and Owens family.
“My name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my aunt, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, Sister, Sis and Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next,” he says in the video.
Seaver, who served as Parton’s head of security for more than two decades, said she had asked him years earlier to deliver the announcement.
“This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality,” he continued. “As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father Larry held before me, I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now.”
Seaver said the moment brought immense pride and heartbreak, but he took comfort in his faith that Parton had been reunited with Carl and other loved ones.
Seaver added: “It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly. Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by Carl, her parents and countless othe
