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Trump v Supreme Court: The battle over birthright citizenship

Michael Hernandez April 2, 2026

Trump v Supreme Court: The battle over birthright citizenship

Wednesday marked a landmark session at the Supreme Court as it addressed arguments surrounding Donald Trump’s proposal to challenge birthright citizenship. The president, during his second term, issued an executive order aimed at terminating automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to parents present without legal status, a decision now under judicial review at the Supreme Court.

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Trump’s personal involvement underscored the case’s significance, making him the first sitting president to appear at oral arguments in the courtroom. This episode explores how the Supreme Court will evaluate the legal merits of the case, the potential impact on Trump’s broader policy goals, and the growing internal rift within the Republican Party over immigration issues.

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This episode was made by George Dabby with Alix Pickles. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is George Dabby. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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