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Trump says he'll ask Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case
By Max Rego and The Hill at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
On the final day of its term last week, the Supreme Court struck down the president’s day-one order — which would have required a baby born on U.S. soil to have at least one parent with citizenship or permanent legal status to receive automatic citizenship.
Key takeaway soil to have at least one parent with citizenship or permanent legal status to receive automatic citizenship.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down the president's order on birthright citizenship has significant implications for the El Paso community, where the issue of citizenship and immigration is deeply personal. Many El Paso residents have family members or friends who have been impacted by the complexities of immigration law, and the question of birthright citizenship is a critical one for families with mixed immigration status. The president's vow to ask the Supreme Court to rehear the case will likely be closely watched by El Pasoans, who are eager to see how the issue will be resolved. The city's unique location on the US-Mexico border means that issues of citizenship and immigration are never far from the surface, and the outcome of this case could have far-reaching consequences for local families and communities. El Pasoans will be waiting to see how the Supreme Court responds to the president's request.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? On the final day of its term last week, the Supreme Court struck down the president’s day-one order — which would have required a baby born on U.S. soil to have at least one parent with citizenship or permanent legal status to receive automatic citizenship.
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