Supreme Court Split: Trump’s Order Struck Down by One Vote
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A narrow majority of Supreme Court justices ruled that President Trump’s executive order was unconstitutional, a decision that legal scholars say was surprisingly close. The 5-4 vote highlights a conservative shift on the issue, as the court’s conservative bloc largely supported the president’s argument. The ruling blocks the order, which aimed to limit birthright citizenship, but leaves the legal debate unresolved.