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Trump Slams “Rigged” Supreme Court Amid Birthright Citizenship Fight

6/1/2026

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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Supreme Court is ‘rigged’ and called Amy Jeffress an ‘anti-Trump hater.’
The Supreme Court is hearing challenges to Trump’s 2025 order that would limit birthright citizenship to children with one U.S. citizen or permanent-resident parent.
Ten lawsuits were merged into three cases filed by Massachusetts, Maryland and Washington.
Chief Justice John Roberts questioned the administration’s narrow historical view, calling examples ‘very quirky.’

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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Supreme Court is ‘rigged’ and called Amy Jeffress an ‘anti-Trump hater.’
The Supreme Court is hearing challenges to Trump’s 2025 order that would limit birthright citizenship to children with one U.S. citizen or permanent-resident parent.
Ten lawsuits were merged into three cases filed by Massachusetts, Maryland and Washington.
Chief Justice John Roberts questioned the administration’s narrow historical view, calling examples ‘very quirky.’