U.S. Supreme Court defies Trump’s birthright citizenship order
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump's executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. The 6-3 decision affirmed that the 14th Amendment protects the citizenship of those born on U.S. soil.
Why it matters
This ruling serves as a significant check on executive power and preserves a foundational interpretation of the U.S. Constitution regarding citizenship.
Activists celebrate the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling outside of the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill, on Tuesday. Jose Luis Magana/The Associated Press
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