Ending birthright citizenship would change the meaning of America | Moira Donegan

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in the case Trump v Barbara, challenging the Trump administration's attempt to end birthright citizenship. Solicitor General John Sauer claimed that 'almost every country' denies this right, a statement contradicted by American legal precedents. Critics warn that abolishing this clause would redefine American identity and create a permanent underclass.

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