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Birthright citizenship is at the center of a major Supreme Court case this week. 🏛️

The 14th Amendment states that anyone born in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction is a citizen — but how that's defined has been contested throughout American history.

The Court's decision is expected by June.

This week's WTF: Word This Friday explains what birthright citizenship means and why it matters right now.

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