WATCH: President Trump attends Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship
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Trump attends Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship, a historic first for a sitting president.
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President Trump attended Supreme Court oral arguments Wednesday, marking the first time a sitting president has observed the justices deliberate on a case. The Court was hearing arguments on Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship—the automatic conferral of U.S. citizenship to children born on American soil regardless of their parents' immigration status. The appearance underscores the political stakes of the case and Trump's direct personal investment in the outcome, which could reshape American immigration policy if the justices rule in his favor. Birthright citizenship, guaranteed by the 14th Amendment since 1868, has been a bedrock principle of U.S. law, making the potential ruling one of the most consequential constitutional decisions in decades. The Court's decision will likely face immediate legal challenges and could spark significant political and cultural debate.
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