Event Brief
Trump Cites 1884 Ruling on Birthright Citizenship Changes
Filed: Mar 29, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
Summary: President Trump's administration references Elk v. Wilkins case to defend changes to birthright citizenship.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Citing an 1884 Supreme Court ruling regarding birthright citizenship
WHEN: Mar 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To defend changes to birthright citizenship policies.
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