Trump birthright citizenship executive order expected to face legal challenges
President Donald Trump signed an executive order addressing birthright citizenship on his first day in office, a constitutionally protected right. NBC News’ Danny Cevallos reports on how the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution on birthright citizenship has been legally scrutinized.
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