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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Vinay Patel

Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Case May Decide Who Gets US Citizenship at Birth

While the administration claims the move is vital to curbing illegal migration, most justices appeared skeptical of overturning a century of legal tradition. (Credit: YouTube Screenshot / USA TODAY)

Donald Trump made an unprecedented appearance at the US Supreme Court this week as justices began hearing arguments that could reshape American identity.

The historic legal battle explores whether the government can strip automatic rights from children born on US soil to undocumented parents. With millions of families waiting on a verdict, the final ruling threatens to dismantle a century of established legal tradition.

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