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Forget the 14th Amendment. A 1952 law also takes on birthright citizenship.

Forget the 14th Amendment. A 1952 law also takes on birthright citizenship.

LiveUpdated April 1, 2026, 11:40 a.m. ETLive Updates: Supreme Court Hears Landmark Challenge to Birthright CitizenshipPresident Trump attended the arguments but left after the government presented its case.

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Forget the 14th Amendment. A 1952 law also takes on birthright citizenship.