Supreme Court to Rule on Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order
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The U.S. Supreme Court will review the legality of a directive by former President Donald Trump to limit birthright citizenship. The court agreed to hear the case on Friday.
The order represents a major part of Trump's push to restrict immigration. It challenges the long-standing interpretation of a constitutional clause from the 1800s.
Birthright citizenship is the practice of granting automatic citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. The upcoming ruling will determine if the president can alter this policy by executive action.
The case is expected to generate significant legal and political debate. A decision could redefine a fundamental principle of American nationality law.