Birthright Citizenship Sparks Split in the Court's Originalist Debate

The Supreme Court shows a fissure in originalist thinking over birthright citizenship: Roberts writes for the majority upholding birthright under the Fourteenth Amendment, joined by Barrett and the court's liberal justices; Justices Thomas and Alito dissent, with Gorsuch partly aligning, and Kavanaugh voting with the majority, suggesting Congress could legislate exceptions. The ruling highlights the ongoing clash between a strict originalist reading and evolving circumstances in immigration and other issues, foreshadowing further debate.