Birthright Citizenship Under Fire | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Trump’s challenge and reinforcing that most people born in the U.S. are citizens. Republicans now eye a constitutional amendment to replace the 14th Amendment—or a federal crackdown on mothers entering the country to give birth for citizenship—as alternatives, though both face steep political hurdles. Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, strongly oppose any changes, defending the principle as rooted in post-Civil War equality and American values. The debate underscores deep partisan divides and a…