US Supreme Court Reject Trump Bid to End Birthright Citizenship

Court Uphold Constitutional Right, Say Children Born in US Remain Automatic Citizens

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US Supreme Court Reject Trump Plan to End Birthright Citizenship

President Donald Trump
President Donald Trump

The United States Supreme Court don reject President Donald Trump attempt to end birthright citizenship, affirming say anybody wey born for the United States remain an American citizen, no matter the immigration status of their parents.

The judgment, delivered on Tuesday, strike down an executive order wey Trump introduce as part of his immigration agenda.

The decision mark a major legal setback for the former president, who campaign on promises to stop what he describe as “birth tourism” and tighten immigration laws during his second term.

With the ruling, the Supreme Court maintain the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution, wey grant automatic citizenship to anyone born on American soil.

Chief Justice John Roberts
Chief Justice John Roberts

Chief Justice John Roberts, wey write the majority judgment, say the Constitution continues to protect birthright citizenship as it has been understood for more than a century.

The majority decision receive support from both conservative and liberal justices on the court.

However, three conservative justices — Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch — disagree with the ruling and file dissenting opinions.

The judgment means say children born inside the United States will continue to receive automatic American citizenship, even if their parents no be US citizens or no get legal immigration status.

The ruling is expected to have significant implications for future immigration policies and constitutional debates in the United States.

SourceCNN

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