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Johnson Pushes Bill, Trump Urges Fast Birthright Reversal

7/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Mike Johnson announced he is pursuing a legislative fix to the Supreme Court decision upholding birthright citizenship.
Mike Johnson praised Justice Clarence Thomas’s dissent, saying birth-tourism threatens the rule of law and national security.
Mike Johnson said a constitutional amendment could also address the issue, though it would take longer.
Donald Trump urged Congress to act quickly to overturn birthright citizenship following the ruling.

History

Historical Context

The Fourteenth Amendment, adopted July 9 1868 to overturn Dred Scott and guarantee citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, has underpinned more than 1,200 Supreme Court rulings, including the 2022 decision affirming birthright citizenship. Today Rep. Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump cite that original intent as they push Congress to amend the Constitution.

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Story summary

Mike Johnson announced he is pursuing a legislative fix to the Supreme Court decision upholding birthright citizenship.
Mike Johnson praised Justice Clarence Thomas’s dissent, saying birth-tourism threatens the rule of law and national security.
Mike Johnson said a constitutional amendment could also address the issue, though it would take longer.
Donald Trump urged Congress to act quickly to overturn birthright citizenship following the ruling.

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