The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 decision, rejecting President Trump’s executive order to end the practice, while also affirming bans on transgender athletes in women’s sports and loosening campaign finance rules. The ruling reaffirmed a foundational principle
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