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Congress Debates Birthright Citizenship Bills After Court Ruling

7/10/2026

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Lawmakers are debating bills to curb birthright citizenship after the Court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order.
Rep. John McGuire III introduced Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act on July 9, 2026, leaving it pending.
Senator Lindsey Graham and Rep. Brian Babin introduced bills to redefine the 14th Amendment jurisdiction clause.
Mark Krikorian and John Cornyn said the proposals are unlikely to pass, with President Donald Trump pledging a Court rehearing.

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Lawmakers are debating bills to curb birthright citizenship after the Court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order.
Rep. John McGuire III introduced Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act on July 9, 2026, leaving it pending.
Senator Lindsey Graham and Rep. Brian Babin introduced bills to redefine the 14th Amendment jurisdiction clause.
Mark Krikorian and John Cornyn said the proposals are unlikely to pass, with President Donald Trump pledging a Court rehearing.