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U.S. Supreme Court Affirms Birthright Citizenship, Rejects Trump Order

U.S. Supreme Court Affirms Birthright Citizenship, Rejects Trump Order

The Supreme Court upheld the long-established interpretation of the 14th Amendment and federal law that grants citizenship to nearly all individuals born on U.S. soil. The decision rejects an attempted presidential order seeking to limit birthright citizenship.

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U.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump order