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Thomas: Birthright decision 'devalues' American citizenship
By Sophie Brams and The Hill at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
Justice Clarence Thomas disagreed with the Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday to strike down President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, contending the decision “devalues” American citizenship. “I am not sure that today’s opinion will stand the test of time,” Thomas, th...
Key takeaway “I am not sure that today’s opinion will stand the test of time,” Thomas, the longest-serving conservative currently on the bench, wrote in a 91-page dissent to the [...
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? Justice Clarence Thomas disagreed with the Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday to strike down President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, contending the decision “devalues” American citizenship. “I am not sure that today’s opinion will stand the test of time,” Thomas, th...
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