Birthright citizenship is a key topic in modern politics, highlighted by U.S. Pres. Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order excluding children of unlawfully residing parents or temporary visa holders from citizenship, which was ruled unconstitutional in Trump v. Barbara. However, Trump has indicated that his administration will pursue efforts to have the case reheard, setting the citizenship clause and legacy of United States v. Wong Kim Ark under continued scrutiny.
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