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Trump arrives at U.S. Supreme Court to attend arguments on bid to limit birthright citizenship
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump made a historic visit to the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the first sitting president to attend oral arguments in the monumental birthright citizenship case, Trump v. Barbara.
- Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office restricting birthright citizenship to children with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, aiming to curb what he calls a "Birthright Citizenship" magnet for illegal immigration.
- Solicitor General John Sauer argued that the 14th Amendment does not extend citizenship to children of illegal aliens, asserting the clause was intended for those owing "direct and immediate allegiance" to the United States.
- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., warned that Trump's physical presence could be perceived as pressuring justices, telling Politico he believed the move would backfire if the court perceives it that way.
- A 6-3 conservative majority struck down Trump's global tariffs in February, fueling tensions with justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, whom Trump previously called "an embarrassment to their families.
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Trump’s Supreme Court attendance highlights his focus on immigration
It was an unprecedented scene at the Supreme Court on Wednesday as Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments. The case will decide Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, one of the most controversial policies of his second term. Liz Landers reports on the president's unusual trip down Pennsylvania Avenue.
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