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The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of President Trump's executive order challenging birthright citizenship. The administration argues the long-held understanding that the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to those born in the US is "mistaken" and has "destructive consequences." This marks the second time the issue has reached the high court, following a June decision that limited lower courts' power to block presidential policies. The administration seeks to overturn lower court rulings that have blocked its order, citing national security and preventing "unqualified people" from gaining citizenship.

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