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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, upending executive order by President Trump
By Max Zepeda at KVIA ABC-7
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court denied President Donald Trump's executive order to deny birthright citizenship to new Americans, and in doing so, uphold more than a century of precedent by continuing the practice of new babies born on American soil immediately becoming ...
Key takeaway The decision by the court, which was 6 to 3, is a major loss for Trump, who became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments of a case by the court and had lobbied for his order to be enabled Day 1.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship has significant implications for El Paso , a city with a large population of immigrants and a thriving border community. The denial of President Trump's executive order means that babies born in El Paso's hospitals to undocumented parents will continue to be granted American citizenship, providing them with access to essential services and benefits. This ruling will also bring relief to many mixed-status families in the area, who were facing uncertainty and potential separation due to the proposed changes. As a city with a rich cultural heritage and strong ties to its neighboring Mexican cities, El Paso's economy and social fabric are deeply intertwined with the fate of its immigrant population, making this decision a crucial one for the community's well-being and future growth. The city's leaders and residents will likely be watching closely to see how this ruling will be implemented and what its long-term effects will be.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court denied President Donald Trump's executive order to deny birthright citizenship to new Americans, and in doing so, uphold more than a century of precedent by continuing the practice of new babies born on American soil immediately becoming ...
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