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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, issues final rulings of its term
Up First from NPR
Jun 30, 2026
The Supreme Court concluded its term by affirming birthright citizenship, allowing states to restrict transgender athletes in sports, and loosening campaign finance limits. These rulings reflect a court increasingly focused on executive power and a strict interpretation of constitutional history.
Key insight: Chief Justice John Roberts relied on historical common law dating back to 1700s Britain to anchor the decision on birthright citizenship, bypassing the need for a modern political battle over the 14th Amendment.