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On April 1, the Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments in Trump v. Barbara, a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union that, until recently, wouldn’t have been up for discussion. Birthright citizenship is now being challenged at the highest level of American law.

On the first day of President Trump’s second term, he issued an executive order stating that birthright citizenship — guaranteed by our Constitution — only applies to children of U.S. citizens or green card holders.

The order excludes children of temporary visitors, such as student visa holders, H-1B skilled workers and tourists.

It also ignores a fundamental right. Birthright citizenship isn’t a policy preference, as framed by Trump’s order. It’s a constitutional guarantee made unmistakably clear by the 14th Amendment.

The order’s supporters argue that the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” was........

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