SCOTUS to rule on birthright citizenship. And, U.S. murder rate nears new low

The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to rule on birthright citizenship and bans on transgender athletes. Meanwhile, the U.S. murder rate is declining, and diplomatic tensions persist between the U.S. and Iran regarding frozen assets.
Why it matters
Supreme Court rulings on citizenship and civil rights will have profound, long-lasting impacts on U.S. constitutional law and social policy.
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