The Supreme Court is expected to conclude its term today with blockbuster rulings, including a case that could reshape who is entitled to be a US citizen. Birthright citizenship has long been treated as a constitutional guarantee, but it has come under renewed legal scrutiny during the Trump administration.
Background
The case in question involves the interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States. The Trump administration has argued that the amendment does not apply to the children of illegal immigrants.
In other news, NASA researchers estimate that more than 58,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last Wednesday. The disaster has also left hospitals stretched beyond capacity, with the death toll now exceeding 1,700.
Peace Talks
The US and Iran are issuing conflicting statements about potential new talks. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is en route to Doha after President Trump said that the US would be meeting with Iran in Qatar today. However, Iran said no negotiations are scheduled.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal from President Trump over a $5 million verdict and finding that he sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll — a decision that means the president will now have to pay the magazine columnist.
Three alligator attacks in just one week have rattled central Florida, with the latest killing a 31-year-old woman. Serious encounters with alligators remain relatively rare, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission data, but the recent spate of attacks has prompted new warnings from local authorities.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
