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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk Mark Sherman, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this decision are available from KPRC 2 Houston, including the implications of the ruling and the court's reasoning.
A recent Supreme Court decision has upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship. This decision rejects President Donald Trump's executive order that aimed to limit citizenship for certain individuals. The order had declared that children born to people in the US illegally or temporarily would not be considered American citizens.
The Supreme Court's ruling relies on established precedent. Further details on this decision are available from KPRC 2 Houston, including the implications of the ruling and the court's reasoning.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) Reading time: 1 min
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