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Supreme Court rules Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions are unconstitutional

Supreme Court rules Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions are unconstitutional

Summary

The Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s policy to limit birthright citizenship is unconstitutional. The Court said the 14th Amendment gives automatic citizenship to most children born in the United States.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court made the decision on Tuesday.
  • The ruling invalidates President Trump’s immigration policy restricting birthright citizenship.
  • Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the main opinion.
  • The decision was supported by the three liberal justices and Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
  • The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to almost all children born on U.S. soil.
  • The policy aimed to change automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S.
  • The Court’s ruling protects the rights of children born in the United States regardless of their parents’ status.
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