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US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
Published 30 June 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to President Trump, rejecting his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship for children of immigrants. The
Synopsis The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to President Trump, rejecting his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship for children of immigrants. The 6-3 ruling upholds the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to those born in the United States. This decision scuttles a key immigration policy initiative for the administration, marking a major defeat for the president.
Published: June 30, 2026 โข 8:13 PM IST ยท Updated: June 30, 2026 โข 9:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to President Trump, rejecting his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship for children of immigrants.
The 6-3 ruling upholds the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to those born in the United States.
This decision scuttles a key immigration policy initiative for the administration, marking a major defeat for the president.
Quick context: Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to President Trump, rejecting his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship for children of immigrants.