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Trump Slams Supreme Court Over Birthright Citizenship Debate

4/5/2026

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On April 2, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump called the Supreme Court a "Kangaroo Court" after birthright citizenship arguments.
During a visit, he saw a majority, including three appointees, question his effort to end citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
Legal experts predict the court will likely reject Trump's order, citing 14th Amendment's citizenship for those born in the U.S.
The ruling is expected before the court's July summer break.

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On April 2, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump called the Supreme Court a "Kangaroo Court" after birthright citizenship arguments.
During a visit, he saw a majority, including three appointees, question his effort to end citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
Legal experts predict the court will likely reject Trump's order, citing 14th Amendment's citizenship for those born in the U.S.
The ruling is expected before the court's July summer break.