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The article discusses Justice Samuel Alito’s family history as Italian immigrants and connects it to his dissent in the Supreme Court case rejecting President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. It highlights how Alito’s opinion uses language reminiscent of past xenophobic stereotypes and questions the loyalty of children of undocumented immigrants, contrasting with the court’s majority decision that affirms birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. The piece criticizes Alito’s stance, emphasizing the importance of protecting the rights of U.S.-born children of immigrants and condemning efforts to restrict citizenship through executive action and legal arguments rooted in historical misinterpretations.
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