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Texas leaders react after Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The court ruled on an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in 2025.
Texas leaders are responding to a recent US Supreme Court decision. The court ruled on an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in 2025. This order had claimed that children born to parents without permanent US status were not American citizens.
The ruling has prompted reactions from lawmakers in Texas, with responses coming from both parties. Details of these reactions are available from local news sources. Further information on the Supreme Court decision and the reactions of Texas lawmakers can be found through local news outlets, including FOX 7 Austin.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Texas leaders are responding to a recent US Supreme Court decision. The court ruled on an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in 2025. This order had claimed that children born to…
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