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What the Supreme Court ruling means for Trump's bid to restrict birthright citizenship
Key takeaways
- The US Supreme Court has ruled against Donald Trump's bid to weaken birthright citizenship.
- The decision rejects an order US President Donald Trump signed last year, on his first day back in office, as part of suite of policies to crack down on immigration.
- While the court broke 6-3 against the president's order, it was split 5-4 on the meaning of the 14th Amendment.
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The US Supreme Court has ruled against Donald Trump's bid to weaken birthright citizenship. (AP: J Scott Applewhite)
Link copied Share Share article The US Supreme Court has ruled that children born in the US are citizens under the 14th Amendment, even if their parents are in the country unlawfully or temporarily.
The decision rejects an order US President Donald Trump signed last year, on his first day back in office, as part of suite of policies to crack down on immigration.
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