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Are Trump's new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship constitutional?

President Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders aimed at curbing birthright citizenship. In June, the Supreme Court struck down a broader executive order meant to end birthright citizenship. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

Are Trump's new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship constitutional?

TL;DR

  • President Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday.
  • These orders aim to reduce birthright citizenship.
  • A broader executive order from June, which sought to end birthright citizenship, was struck down by the Supreme Court.
  • CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson elaborated on the situation.