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The new birthright citizenship battle

By Kelsey Dallas, Nora Collins August 12, 2026 9 min read

In the local area, a development related to the Supreme Court has drawn attention. President Donald Trump recently shared his reaction to news about Justice Samuel Alito. Trump expressed enthusiasm about Alito's return for the Supreme Court's upcoming term. The president's response was posted on Truth Social, a social media platform. Further details about this reaction and the context surrounding it can be found on SCOTUSblog, a local source for Supreme Court news and updates.

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