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Briefing: Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case with Trump in room

Strategic angle: Trump's executive order says babies born in the U.S. are not entitled to citizenship if their parents are illegal immigrants or undocumented workers.

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Updated 10 days ago
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On April 1, 2026, the Supreme Court commenced hearings on a significant case concerning birthright citizenship in the United States.

The case is largely shaped by an executive order from former President Trump, which asserts that children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants do not automatically receive citizenship.

This legal challenge could have profound implications for the interpretation of citizenship laws and the operational frameworks surrounding immigration policy.