- The legislative bodies, including the House and Senate, are involved in passing a bill, which is championed by Donald Trump within Congress, with NBC News reporting on the Senate vote.
- Donald Trump and the House believe Congress can pass new legislation to challenge the Supreme Court's ruling on birthright citizenship.
Legislators introduced a bill to change citizenship laws, specifically targeting territories like Puerto Rico, following a Supreme Court rejection of an executive order.
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Updated Sep 8
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What happened
Legislators introduced a bill to change citizenship laws, specifically targeting territories like Puerto Rico, following a Supreme Court rejection of an executive order.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump's EO limits citizenship in territories like Puerto Rico.1 source
- Promesa imposed austerity measures on Puerto Rico while Morgan Griffith sponsored a citizenship limitation act.Sub-event
A bill targeting citizenship in territories was introduced to challenge the Supreme Court's ruling.1 source
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Donald Trump and the House believe Congress can pass new legislation to challenge the Supreme Court's ruling on birthright citizenship.Also in this story
- Donald Trump pressured Congress regarding the issue of birthright citizenship, noting Brett Kavanaugh's judicial background.
- Trump urges Congress to restrict birthright citizenship, while Amy Coney Barrett voted against his key policy pillars.
- Following the Supreme Court's rejection of his executive order, Donald Trump vowed to introduce legislation aimed at restricting entry, specifically targeting pregnant women.
- Mike Johnson is addressing disputes as Trump pushes legislation through the House, with Scalise moving to reconsider votes.
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Puerto Rico
unincorporated territory of the United States of America