US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.
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"too bad"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Citizenship, then and now, was the right to have rights - to freely participate in our political community."
— John Roberts , Politician
"by applying the law and being guided by the Constitution, the top court finally affirmed that all persons born in the United States are American citizens."
— Hakeem Jeffries , Politician
"solidifies what we have known to be true for over a hundred years."
— Dariely Rodriguez , Activist
Key People
Dariely Rodriguez is the chief counsel at the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
House minority leader who paid tribute to David Scott.
John Roberts is the Chief Justice of the United States.
Stephen Miller is the former White House Chief of Staff known for advocating stricter immigration policies.
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