SCOTUS to rule on birthright citizenship. And, U.S. murder rate nears new low
The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling on birthright citizenship Monday, June 30, the last day of its current term.
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The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling on birthright citizenship Monday, June 30, the last day of its current term.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she'll withdraw her state's National Guard troops from Washington if they're redirected to Trump's immigration task force.

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The Supreme Court ruled Sunday that Fed Governor Lisa Cook can remain in her position while her dismissal challenge works through lower courts.