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July 7, 2026
Supreme Court Reaffirms Birthright Citizenship in Close Ruling
- The Supreme Court reaffirmed that anyone born in the U.S. is a citizen, with a narrow 6-3 ruling.
- Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized the historical basis for the ruling against attempts to redefine citizenship.
- The decision reflects ongoing divisions within the court, with the dissenting justices expressing strong opposition.
3 Sources
- Heirs of 'odious' 167-year-old Supreme Court ruling see modern parallelsJul 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NPR
- FOR INSIDERS | Why birthright citizenship could be the right’s new RoeJul 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM · The Hill
- The Supreme Court’s bleak October term served Trump, not AmericaJul 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM · The Hill