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Birthright Citizenship Under Fire | Lexington News
Kentucky lawmakers Rand Paul and Andy Barr are pushing to end birthright citizenship, arguing it fuels illegal immigration and birth tourism—and that it wasn’t meant by the Founders. While Trump has echoed their concerns and the Supreme Court recently upheld the 14th Amendment’s clear language, dissenting justices hint the legal fight may continue. Historically, birthright citizenship was a cornerstone of American openness, but today’s debate ignores a bigger truth: America’s birthrate is plummeting, threatening the economy, workforce, and social safety net. The real question isn’t whether…
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