READ: Supreme Court’s opinion on birthright citizenship, including Thomas dissent
Summary
The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s policy limiting birthright citizenship, deciding it is not allowed under the Constitution. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the main opinion, supported by three liberal justices and a conservative justice, while Justice Clarence Thomas disagreed and wrote a separate dissent.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court made its decision on Tuesday.
- The ruling says President Trump’s policy on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.
- Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion.
- Three liberal justices joined the majority opinion.
- Conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett also joined the majority opinion.
- Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a dissenting opinion, meaning he disagreed with the decision.
- The policy aimed to restrict automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents.
- The case involves interpreting the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
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