The U.S. Supreme Court accepted review of whether President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship complies with the 14th Amendment, a legal fight that education leaders say could destabilize school districts and college access. Lower courts have issued mixed rulings and class‑action certifications; advocates warn that any narrowing of citizenship doctrine would create administrative and civil‑rights complications for schools. Separately, states with restrictive policies continue to limit higher‑education access for undocumented students; Alabama remains one of three states that bar undocumented students from in‑state college enrollment. Education and legal experts say those state measures, paired with a potential Supreme Court decision, could reshape enrollment, K‑12 reporting and federal protections for students. Named parties include the Supreme Court, plaintiffs in Trump v. Barbara, state education systems and advocacy groups representing immigrant students. Colleges and K‑12 administrators are monitoring court filings and state rules for immediate operational impacts.