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Trump narrows birthright citizenship in two new orders

The citizenship order leans on a single phrase from the June ruling that struck down his first attempt.

President Trump seated at a desk in the Oval Office signing executive orders as aides stand behind him
Trump signed both orders at an Oval Office event on Thursday, where Stephen Miller answered questions on how they would work.

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