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Supreme Court rules Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions are unconstitutional
By Zach Schonfeld and The Hill at KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 vote, shut the door on President Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions on Tuesday, ruling that his banner immigration policy is unconstitutional. Chief Justice John Roberts, joined by all three liberal justices and Justice Amy Coney Barrett, wrote that the 14th A...
Key takeaway Chief Justice John Roberts, joined by all three liberal justices and Justice Amy Coney Barrett, wrote that the 14th Amendment guarantees automatic citizenship for nearly all children born on U.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News ·
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