Supreme Court Decides Birthright Citizenship, Campaign Finance Cases

Why it matters locally: The Supreme Court's ruling on birthright citizenship could have direct implications for California given its large immigrant population, potentially affecting state policies related to resident services and demographics. Decisions on campaign finance regulations may influence state-level election campaigns and financial disclosures.

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court concluded its term by issuing significant rulings on several cases. These decisions included a ruling concerning an executive order related to birthright citizenship and another on campaign finance regulations. One principal ruling addressed an executive order issued by President Trump. This order sought to alter birthright citizenship. The Court's decision struck down the executive order. Amy Howe, a Supreme Court analyst and co-founder of SCOTUSblog, provided insights into these rulings. Howe discussed the implications of the Court's decisions during a segment with Geoff Bennett.