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Supreme Court Casts Doubt on Trump's Birthright Plan

newsApr 1, 2026

The Supreme Court expressed skepticism of President Trump's executive order to limit birthright citizenship during oral arguments. Justices questioned the administration's legal theory that the 14th Amendment does not guarantee citizenship to children born on U.S. soil. President Trump attended the arguments, raising the political intensity of the case. A ruling for the government would end automatic citizenship for some U.S.-born children and reshape immigration policy.

Key Highlights

Justices expressed skepticism about the administration's legal theory on the 14th Amendment.
President Trump attended the Supreme Court arguments, increasing political stakes.
A government victory could end automatic citizenship for some U.S.-born children.
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