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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
By Mark Sherman, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied on a long-settled ...
Key takeaway The justices relied on a long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment, adopted after the Civil War, and more recent federal laws in ruling that anyone born in the country, with very limited exceptions, is a citizen.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship has significant implications for the San Antonio area, where immigration is a longstanding and complex issue. As a community with a large Hispanic population and a major border city, San Antonio has a deep understanding of the importance of clear and consistent citizenship laws. The court's ruling provides clarity and reassurance for families in Terrell Hills and surrounding areas who may have been affected by the proposed restrictions. With a diverse population and a strong sense of community, Terrell Hills residents can now be certain that children born in the United States will be recognized as American citizens, regardless of their parents' immigration status. This decision also underscores the importance of the 14th Amendment, which has been a cornerstone of American law since the Reconstruction era, and its continued relevance in modern-day San Antonio.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied on a long-settled ...
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