What did SCOTUS rule on birthright citizenship? | Explained

The article discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's (SCOTUS) decision to uphold birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, striking down President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at limiting it. It delves into the historical context of birthright citizenship, linking it to the abolition of slavery and the 13th and 14th Amendments, and explains how it became a political issue, particularly concerning immigration and 'birth tourism'. The ruling reaffirms that anyone born on U.S. soil is a citizen, with limited exceptions, and highlights the ongoing political debate over this constitutional provision.