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5 min readThe Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship today, rejecting President Trump's executive order that sought to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to people here illegally or temporarily. The ruling relies on the long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment and federal law — anyone born in the U.S. is a citizen, with only limited exceptions. Trump's restrictions had already been blocked by lower courts, so the decision formalizes what was already the status quo.
Birthright citizenship stands
The Court's decision in the birthright citizenship case was not close. It reaffirmed a constitutional guarantee that has been the law for generations, effectively ending the administration's attempt to reinterpret the 14th Amendment through executive action. The ruling means that children born to undocumented immigrants and those on temporary visas will continue to receive automatic citizenship at birth. The practical effect is limited for now, since the order was already enjoined, but the legal precedent is now firmly reestablished.
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- 1 (00:04) **Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship** - Court rejects Trump's executive order, ruling that anyone born in the U.S. is a citizen under the 14th Amendment, with limited exceptions.
- 2 (00:28) **Supreme Court Rules on Transgender Sports Bans** - Court rejects challenges to state bans on transgender girls' participation in school sports, but advocates call it a narrow loss.
- 3 (01:26) **House Votes Down Lebanon Withdrawal Resolution** - Resolution directing Trump to remove U.S. forces from Lebanon fails, sponsored by Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
- 4 (02:20) **Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Returns After Depression Treatment** - New Jersey Republican speaks about his four-month absence, citing depression, but declines to answer questions.
- 5 (02:49) **U.S. Stocks Rise** - S&P 500 gains more than three-quarters of a percent; Dow adds a quarter of a percent.
- 6 (03:00) **Venezuela Healthcare System at Breaking Point After Earthquakes** - Aid groups warn of overwhelmed hospitals and worsening conditions; government death toll surpasses 1,500.
- 7 (03:21) **Paris Heat Wave Abates, but Power Outages Persist** - Temperatures drop to mid-80s, but thousands remain without power; city braces for next heat wave.
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