Birthright citizenship ruling by U.S. Supreme Court splits Florida lawmakers

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 1,106

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Although it wasn’t considered a surprise, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship provoked strong reactions from Florida lawmakers on Tuesday.

The president issued that executive order shortly after he was sworn into office for a second term last year. It said that babies born in the United States to parents who are in this country either illegally or temporarily are not automatically …

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