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Supreme Court Skeptical of Trump's Birthright Citizenship Bid

4/1/2026

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The Trump administration's bid to end birthright citizenship faced skepticism at a Supreme Court hearing, with U.S. President Donald Trump attending.
Solicitor General John Sauer urged the court to reshape U.S. law governing the 14th Amendment.
Justices including Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh expressed doubts.
The court's decision is expected in June.

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The Trump administration's bid to end birthright citizenship faced skepticism at a Supreme Court hearing, with U.S. President Donald Trump attending.
Solicitor General John Sauer urged the court to reshape U.S. law governing the 14th Amendment.
Justices including Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh expressed doubts.
The court's decision is expected in June.