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Supreme Court to Review Trump's Controversial Citizenship Order

12/5/2025

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The Supreme Court will hear a case challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order (decision expected in early 2026).
The order would exclude children of illegal entrants and tourists from automatic citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
The Department of Justice has faced challenges defending the order in lower courts.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson supports the order.

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The Supreme Court will hear a case challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order (decision expected in early 2026).
The order would exclude children of illegal entrants and tourists from automatic citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
The Department of Justice has faced challenges defending the order in lower courts.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson supports the order.