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Birthright Battle Ends—High Court Delivers Major Blow to Trump Agenda
1. Birthright Citizenship Case The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 against an executive order by President Trump that sought to limit automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to certain non-citizens. The Court held that: The 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship to nearly all individuals born on U.S. soil. A president cannot change this through executive action. Any change would require a constitutional amendment or lawful legislative process. ✅ Key Legal Points The dispute centers on the phrase:“subject to the jurisdiction thereof” in the 14th Amendment. The…
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