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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, allows transgender athlete bans in women's sports

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  • The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship following a challenge from President Trump.
  • The court also ruled that states can ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
  • CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford provided details on these decisions.

The Supreme Court issued significant rulings on Tuesday, upholding the principle of birthright citizenship after it was challenged by President Trump. This decision affirms that individuals born in the United States are automatically granted citizenship, regardless of their parents' immigration status.

In a separate but equally impactful decision, the court allowed states to implement bans on transgender athletes competing in girls' and women's sports. This ruling grants state governments the authority to establish their own policies regarding the participation of transgender individuals in female athletic categories.

CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reported on the details of both landmark decisions, providing analysis on their implications. The birthright citizenship ruling addresses a key aspect of immigration policy, while the transgender athlete ban decision touches upon ongoing debates surrounding gender identity and sports.

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Originally published by CBS News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.