President Donald J. Trump (R-FL) said he will "take care of it" following a Supreme Court decision to maintain birthright citizenship.

The ruling represents a significant legal hurdle for the administration's immigration agenda by upholding the constitutional right to citizenship for those born on U.S. soil.

Trump said these comments during an appearance at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota on July 1, 2026 [1]. The comments followed a Supreme Court decision issued on June 30, 2026 [3], which rejected the president's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship.

While some analysts described the ruling as a bombshell decision, others noted it was not an entire loss for the president's broader goals [2]. Trump said he did not provide specific details on how the administration intends to address the ruling, but his statement indicated a continued effort to pursue the policy change.

Birthright citizenship is a long-standing legal principle in the U.S. that grants citizenship to almost all children born in the country, regardless of their parents' citizenship status. The administration's effort to limit this right sought to change how the 14th Amendment is applied to the children of non-citizens.

The president's reaction on July 1, 2026 [2], suggests that the executive branch may seek alternative legal or legislative paths to achieve its immigration objectives despite the judicial setback.

“"We’ll take care of it."”

The Supreme Court's refusal to limit birthright citizenship reinforces the current interpretation of the 14th Amendment. By stating he will 'take care of it,' President Trump signals that the administration may attempt to bypass the judicial ruling through executive orders or by pushing for a constitutional amendment, though both paths face steep legal and political challenges.