Supreme Court rejects Trump limits on birthright citizenship
Summary
The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s order that limited birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily. The Court confirmed that almost everyone born in the U.S. is a citizen based on the 14th Amendment and federal laws.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court upheld a broad interpretation of birthright citizenship.
- President Trump had issued an order saying some children born in the U.S. should not get citizenship.
- The Court based its decision on the 14th Amendment, which was adopted after the Civil War.
- Federal laws also support the rule that most people born in the U.S. are citizens.
- Lower courts had blocked President Trump’s order before it could take effect anywhere.
- The decision means the order will not change current citizenship rules.
- The ruling affects children born to parents who are in the U.S. illegally or temporarily.
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