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Supreme Court Showdown: Birthright Citizenship at Stake
5/16/2025
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- Tensions flared in the Supreme Court as Justice Amy Coney Barrett challenged Solicitor General Dean Sauer, who brushed off Justice Elena Kagan's worries about nationwide injunctions. This pivotal case could reshape Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, with Barrett and Kagan probing the legality and authority of federal judges, underscoring a deep divide among the justices.
