SCOTUS hears birthright citizenship arguments

SCOTUS hears birthright citizenship arguments

At issue in the case is whether children born in the United States to people in the country without legal status should receive U.S. citizenship under the 14th Amendment. Justices heard oral arguments today, and we break down what happened.

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