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Trump Urges Supreme Court to End Birthright Citizenship

4/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court's skepticism toward ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
In a late-night Truth Social post, he urged the court to consider Fox News host Mark Levin's arguments.
The comments followed his attendance at oral arguments, where justices, including those appointed by him, expressed doubts about the administration's stance.
A ruling is expected and could significantly impact U.S. immigration policy.

History

Historical Context

The 1898 Supreme Court case United States v. Wong Kim Ark established that children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents are citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment. This ruling affirmed birthright citizenship, impacting over 1 million children of undocumented immigrants. Recent debates, including Trump's criticism of this principle, reflect ongoing tensions in U.S. immigration policy and national identity.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court's skepticism toward ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
In a late-night Truth Social post, he urged the court to consider Fox News host Mark Levin's arguments.
The comments followed his attendance at oral arguments, where justices, including those appointed by him, expressed doubts about the administration's stance.
A ruling is expected and could significantly impact U.S. immigration policy.

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