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Gov. Abbott blasts Supreme Court ruling preserving birthright citizenship
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· June 30, 2026
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Key points Abbott, who expressed disapproval of the Supreme Court's decision. A recent Supreme Court ruling has preserved birthright citizenship for children born in Texas.
A recent Supreme Court ruling has preserved birthright citizenship for children born in Texas. This decision has significant implications for the state's immigration communities. The ruling was met with criticism from Gov.
Abbott, who expressed disapproval of the Supreme Court's decision. Further details on the ruling and its effects are available from Houston Public Media, providing more information on the implications of this decision for Texas-born children and the state's immigration communities.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
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