Trump makes historic Supreme Court visit for birthright citizenship case - Axios
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President Trump attended Supreme Court oral arguments, marking first sitting president to observe proceedings from the bench.
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President Trump attended oral arguments at the Supreme Court for a case challenging birthright citizenship, marking an unusual presidential appearance at the bench. The case tests whether the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause automatically grants citizenship to children born in the United States to non-citizen parents—a cornerstone of American immigration law for over 150 years. Trump has made restricting birthright citizenship a central campaign and policy priority, signaling the administration's intent to narrow who qualifies for automatic citizenship. A presidential presence at oral arguments is rare and underscores the White House's deep investment in the outcome. The Court's decision could reshape the legal landscape for millions of Americans and fundamentally alter how citizenship is granted.
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