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Boo1

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4. Hes wrong though

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 01:10 PM

Jun 30

The majority held that birthright citizenship is protected by the 14th amendment, not that it's protected by federal law.

Hence, any law limiting it would be struck down 5-4 as unconstitutional.

Trump doing this is just going to convince his followers that congress could change it but is refusing. He probably thinks it'll help him keep control of congree, but I think ita more likely to convince the republican base that their reps are useless and drive down R turnout this fall.

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Trump Says Congress Should End Birthright Citizenship After Supreme Court Ruling [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 30 OP

Hey, if the Republicans wanna try and touch that 3rd rail before an election I say go for it. cstanleytech Jun 30 #1

As if they had any wheels on the track at all BaronChocula Jun 30 #6

If they pull this shit we're gonna be real close to 1860 IMO n/t Cheezoholic Jun 30 #2

This close to an election the only ones that will propose and support it are probably only those in deep red areas. cstanleytech Jun 30 #3

Hes wrong though Boo1 Jun 30 #4

Trump doesn't seem to understand that it is in the constitution rurallib Jun 30 #5

Next will be threats to veto housing unless they pass SAVE and make an impotent attempt to overturn the 14th.... pat_k Jun 30 #13

Either that, or he knows it's in the Constitution but doesn't know or care what that means. ShazzieB Jun 30 #14

unstable racist Whip-poor-will Jun 30 #7

Try it, you fat fuck. LudwigPastorius Jun 30 #8

And... 2naSalit Jun 30 #9

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 30 #10

Not by legislation. Constitutional amendment. pat_k Jun 30 #11

The American People Say Mr.Bee Jun 30 #12

He's is calling for Article V without saying it directly. The Grand Illuminist Jun 30 #15

He is so dumb. SamuelAdams Jun 30 #16

Is he dead yet? Aristus Jun 30 #17

I 100% guarantee the TSF and his cronies would take and BURN our constitution bluestarone Jun 30 #18

Stupid motherfucker doesn't understand what the ruling means. Ray Bruns Jun 30 #19