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Trump says Supreme Court loss on birthright citizenship ‘too bad,’ calls on Congress to act

Trump says Supreme Court loss on birthright citizenship ‘too bad,’ calls on Congress to act

Summary

President Donald Trump said the Supreme Court ruled against his plan to limit birthright citizenship. He asked Congress to pass a law to change the policy instead.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship.
  • Birthright citizenship means a person born in the U.S. automatically becomes a citizen.
  • President Trump called the court’s decision “too bad” for the country.
  • He encouraged Congress to create a law to end or change birthright citizenship.
  • President Trump said he would support such legislation as president.
  • The issue concerns children born in the U.S. to parents who are not citizens.
  • Changing birthright citizenship would require a new law passed by Congress.
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