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Supreme Court meets to weigh Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions, blocked by lower courts

Supreme Court meets to weigh Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions, blocked by lower courts

Summary

The Supreme Court is considering whether to hear President Donald Trump's appeal on his order about birthright citizenship. This order says children born in the U.S. to parents who are there illegally or temporarily should not automatically become citizens. Lower courts have blocked this order, so it hasn't been enforced yet.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court is deciding if they will hear a case about birthright citizenship.
  • President Trump issued an order denying citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents without legal or permanent status.
  • Lower courts have blocked the order from being enforced.
  • The Supreme Court's decision on whether to take the case could come as soon as Monday.
  • If the court hears the case, it will happen in the spring, with a decision expected by early summer.

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