Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S., regardless of their parents' legal status. The decision effectively struck down an executive order issued by President Trump that sought to end this practice.
Why it matters
This ruling reinforces a 160-year-old legal precedent and limits executive power regarding constitutional interpretations of citizenship.
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The article reports on a judicial ruling using standard legal terminology and provides context on the historical precedent of the 14th Amendment.
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