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Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship in the US

US President Donald Trump is reopening a constitutional fight over who qualifies as a US citizen. After the Supreme Court blocked his first attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, he is trying again with two new executive orders—though legal experts expect another defeat.

August 07, 2026 at 06:51

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