US President Donald Trump has accused the US Supreme Court of costing the country “trillions and trillions of dollars” after it struck down his emergency tariffs and executive order restricting birthright citizenship. Trump claimed the rulings undermined key parts of his economic and immigration agenda.

US President targets justices after tariff, birthright of citizenship rulings 

US President targets justices after tariff, birthright citizenship rulings

In a landmark 6–3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has resoundingly rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. The Court’s ruling in Trump v. Barbara confirms that the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of citizenship for all persons born in the United States remains ironclad.


U.S top court scraps birthright citizenship order

A fresh debate has emerged around the Passport Act, 1967, after renewed attention on the legal distinction between holding an Indian passport and proving Indian citizenship.

While a passport is an official travel document issued by the Government of India, legal experts note that it is not automatically considered conclusive proof of citizenship in every circumstance. The issue has sparked discussions on citizenship verification, identity documentation and legal interpretations under Indian law.

Can You Get An Indian Passport Without Being an Indian? | Citizens Demand Clear Roadmap 

Tensions have flared between Russia and the United States over the citizenship status of diplomats’ children. Moscow has accused Washington of “forcing” American citizenship through birthright laws, claiming it violates international diplomatic norms. The US maintains its legal framework, but the dispute has added a fresh layer to already strained ties, highlighting how even legal interpretations can spark geopolitical friction.


Russia-US Diplomatic Row Erupts Over Citizenship Of Diplomats’ Children

Kuwait has introduced sweeping changes to its citizenship laws, giving the state greater control over nationality decisions. The new decree brings stricter eligibility rules and tougher penalties for those found providing false information during the application process. The reforms signal a shift towards tighter regulation, as authorities aim to strengthen oversight and ensure transparency in granting citizenship.


Kuwait Introduces Sweeping Citizenship Reforms, Stricter Penalties Announced for False Information

Qatar demands 25 years residency plus Islam conversion. Vatican restricts to clergy only. Liechtenstein requires 30 years with citizen referendum vote. Bhutan demands 20 years plus royal discretion. Switzerland requires B1 German and 10 years. Here are 15 hardest countries to get Citizenship.

Citizenship index: 15 hardest countries in the world to become a citizen

The citizenship policy is aimed at restricting nationality to those with blood ties to the tiny, oil-rich nation, reshaping the Kuwaiti identity, and potentially trimming its electorate after years of political crisis, said analysts.

‘Stateless Overnight’: Kuwait strips over 37,000, mostly women, of citizenship

The US Supreme Court said on Thursday (Apr 18) it will hear arguments next month over Donald Trump's bid to broadly enforce his executive order to restrict automatic birthright citizenship, a key pillar of the Republican president's hardline approach toward immigration.

US SC to hear arguments on Trump's birthright citizenship order in May

World | The US Supreme Court said it will hear arguments next month over Donald Trump's bid to broadly enforce his executive order to restrict automatic birthright citizenship

US Supreme Court to review Donald Trump’s attempt to ban birthright citizenship

World | The French parliament has definitively adopted a bill to restrict citizenship rights for children born in its Indian Ocean overseas territory of Mayotte.

French parliament restricts birthright citizenship in Mayotte, reignites immigration debate

President Trump announced Tuesday that the US government will soon begin selling $5 million “gold cards” that convey both green-card residency status and a path to American citizenship to foreigners. Watch this report for more details!

Trump: Gold cards to foreigners who want to invest in the US

After Donald Trump unleashed a storm of executive orders in the first few hours of taking over the presidency, the US judiciary is now gearing up to face a potential avalanche of challenges. In the first of these, 22 states are suing to stop Trump's order blocking birthright citizenship. Watch this report for more details!

22 US states sue Trump's order blocking birthright citizenship

World | “The President's executive order attempting to rescind birthright citizenship is blatantly unconstitutional and quite frankly, un-American,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said as he announced the suit.

Birthright citizenship row: 22 US states sue Trump to block order

German lawmakers, in a landmark vote on Friday (Jan 19), gave the green light to legislation aimed at facilitating the acquisition of citizenship and eliminating constraints on holding dual citizenship.

German lawmakers make it EASIER to gain citizenship, dual nationality. Here's how

Individuals in Europe have started using DNA testing to obtain citizenship in other countries. Genetic genealogy tests were introduced in the year 2000, and since then, more than 40 million people around the globe have explored their ancestry.

DNA tests on the rise in Europe: Creating a pathway for people to claim citizenship

In a rare incident, a 66-year-old man in Florida, who was prepping for his retirement, was shocked to find that he is not a citizen of the United States. The man, identified as Jimmy Klass, made the startling discovery when he was applying for Social Security payments, even though he had lived in the country since he was a toddler, paid taxes and voted in different federal elections in the last six decades.

Man, after years of paying taxes and voting, finds he is not a citizen of US

On day two of the Monsoon session of the Indian Parliament, Indian External Minister Dr. S Jaishankar apprised the lower house Lok Sabha Friday that 87,026 Indians have given up their citizenship till June this year, reported PTI news agency.

More than 87,000 Indians gave up citizenship till June this year, says Jaishankar

The United States' decision to revise the citizenship test has prompted concerns for immigrants and advocates with limited English skills. Individuals seeking US citizenship are eligible only after a months-long process that requires years of legal permanent residency.

US to revise citizenship test after 15 years; Here's everything we know so far

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order simplifying the process for acquiring Russian citizenship for foreigners who serve in his military while the war in Ukraine is ongoing.

Putin eases citizenship process for foreigners fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Argentina's immigration authorities are cracking down on Russian pregnant women, who have been flocking to Argentina so that they can give birth to their children and gain the country's citizenship for the newborns since Moscow invaded Ukraine.

Argentina cracks down on ‘birth tourism’ as pregnant Russian women flock for citizenship

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed an amendment to legislation, allowing officials to revoke their citizenship if the Russian military is shown in poor light or criticised, state media reported.

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes to revoke citizenship for criticising military

Russian billionaire banker Oleg Tinkov has renounced his citizenship due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Calling President Vladimir Putin a “fascist”, Tinkov in an Instagram post said, “I have taken the decision to exit my Russian citizenship.

Russian tycoon renounces citizenship citing Ukrainian war, calls Putin ‘fascist’

US whistleblower has been granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin. We look at his journey and how he ended up in Russia.

WION Fineprint | US whistleblower Edward Snowden has been granted Russian citizenship

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari refused to ratify the Citizenship Bill, which was passed twice by both the Houses of Parliament, within the mandatory deadline that expired on Tuesday midnight.

WION Dispatch| Nepal's president Bidya Devi Bhandari refuses to ratify citizenship bill

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