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Supreme Court will decide whether Trump’s birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution

Supreme Court will decide whether Trump’s birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution

Summary

The U.S. Supreme Court will review President Donald Trump's order that changes rules about birthright citizenship. This order says children born in the U.S. to parents who are there illegally or temporarily aren't citizens. The Court's decision on whether this is constitutional will come by early summer.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court will decide if President Trump's birthright citizenship order is constitutional.
  • The order states children born to illegal or temporary U.S. residents are not citizens.
  • A lower court previously overturned this order, saying it couldn't be enforced.
  • The Supreme Court will hear arguments for this case in the spring.
  • A final decision is expected by early summer.
  • President Trump signed the order on January 20, at the start of his second term.
  • The birthright citizenship order is part of Trump's larger immigration policies.
  • Other Trump administration actions include increased immigration enforcement and using the Alien Enemies Act.

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