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The Supreme Court just delivered a landmark ruling striking down an executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship — reaffirming that anyone born on U.S. soil is automatically a citizen, no matter their parents’ immigration status. In a 6-3 decision led by Chief Justice Roberts and tipped by Justice Barrett, the Court held firm to the Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause, citing historic precedent like Wong Kim Ark. The ruling shuts the door on future executive moves on this issue, making any change now require a constitutional amendment or congressional action — a far tougher hurdle. Dissenting justices, including Alito and Thomas, argued for a narrower interpretation, but the majority’s decision preserves a century-old legal principle and sets a firm foundation for future immigration debates.

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