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Justice Sides With Chief Justice and Liberal Justices on Citizenship and Voting Cases
A justice joined the chief justice and the three liberal justices to uphold birthright citizenship and mail-in voting practices. The decision drew criticism from some conservative commentators.
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A justice joined the chief justice and the three liberal justices to uphold birthright citizenship and mail-in voting practices. The rulings addressed challenges to automatic citizenship for children born in the United States and to expanded mail-in ballot access.
Background on the Cases Lower courts had previously reviewed the challenges before they reached the current court. The decisions maintained existing interpretations of the 14th Amendment citizenship clause and state election procedures.
Reaction Some conservative groups expressed disagreement with the outcomes.
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