What the Supreme Court did on the final day of its term
The US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 decision, rejecting President Trump's efforts to restrict the practice for children of undocumented immigrants. Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized the constitutional basis of the 14th Amendment, while the dissent argued for a narrower interpretation.
Why it matters
The decision reaffirms the constitutional guarantee of citizenship for those born on US soil, effectively blocking a major pillar of the administration's immigration platform.
The Supreme Court Tuesday upheld the long-established right of children born on U.S. soil to automatic American citizenship, regardless of their parents' immigration status. In so doing, the court rejected President Trump's most aggressive attempt to limit immigration in the United States.
The report provides a factual account of the legal arguments and the court's split, maintaining a neutral tone throughout.
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