- Donald Trump announced his intention to attend a Supreme Court hearing concerning birthright U.S. citizenship, marking the first time a sitting president would do so.
- The hearing will address whether Trump can deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily.
- This follows an executive order signed by Trump aimed at ending birthright citizenship, a right enshrined in the 14th Amendment after the Civil War.
- Lower courts have consistently ruled against Trump's order, with one district judge stating it 'likely violates' both the Constitution and federal law.
- Trump has publicly expressed strong views on the matter, including a Truth Social post linking birthright citizenship to 'Chinese Billionaires' and calling it a 'Great Scam'.
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