Major SCOTUS rulings on birthright citizenship, elections & sports: Legal expert weighs in

The Supreme Court closed out the final day of its term with a slate of major decisions touching on birthright citizenship and election rules.
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The Supreme Court closed out the final day of its term with a slate of major decisions touching on birthright citizenship and election rules.
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