The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutional protection that babies born in the U.S. are citizens. President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship was deemed unconstitutional by lower courts. Critics argue that the practice is abused by wealthy foreigners and is not meant for the children of enslaved people. The 14th Amendment, passed after the end of slavery, provides birthright status to the children and not just those of slaves. If implemented, it would affect about 255,000 babies born each year over decades. The Center for Immigration Studies estimates that 70,000 births to temporary visitors in 2023 will be less than 2% of the 3.5 million births reported that year.