Ireland and Germany could teach us something about birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court will issue its decision in a landmark case that could end the legal standard.
From The Times
June 8, 2026

President Trump has argued that the United States is “stupid” for granting citizenship at birth. Most countries don’t do so, but that can create problems.

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