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U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday shut down President Trump’s attempt to reverse a 170-year-old constitutional right that gives American citizenship to babies born to undocumented immigrants. In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said that children born on American soil to undocumented parents are “‘s...
Key takeaway In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said that children born on American soil to undocumented parents are “‘subject to the jurisdiction’ of the United States and are […] The post U.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship has significant implications for San Antonio , a city with a large and diverse immigrant population. Many families in Bexar County have members who were born in the United States to undocumented parents, and this ruling ensures that these individuals will continue to have access to the same rights and opportunities as other American citizens. The city's schools, healthcare system, and social services will also be affected, as they will continue to serve these young citizens without fear of their immigration status being used against them. San Antonio's business community may also benefit from the decision, as it will allow companies to hire and retain talented workers who were born in the US to immigrant parents, without worrying about their citizenship status. Overall, the ruling is a victory for the city's immigrant community and will help to promote stability and prosperity in San Antonio.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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