US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The US Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that birthright citizenship is a constitutional right under the 14th Amendment, rejecting Donald Trump's attempt to end the policy via executive order. Trump has vowed to pursue legislative action to challenge the ruling.
Why it matters
This ruling reinforces a long-standing constitutional protection and represents a significant legal defeat for the former president's immigration platform.
Figure caption, Watch: Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump, says BBC's Gary O'Donoghue
The article reports the court's decision and the dissenting opinions neutrally, while providing context on the legal history.
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