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The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit citizenship for children born to undocumented or temporary residents. The decision relied on the 14th Amendment and federal laws, confirming that nearly all individuals born in the U.S. are citizens. Lower courts had previously blocked Trump’s order, which was part of his immigration crackdown.

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants or temporary visitors. The ruling relied on the 14th Amendment and lower court decisions, including a New Hampshire case that struck down the restrictions. Trump criticized the court and wealthy pregnant women who travel to the U.S. for childbirth, framing the decision as a setback for his immigration policies.