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The US Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in perhaps the most controversial case this term, the one involving birthright citizenship.

On the first day of a second term, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to not recognize the citizenship of babies born in the United States

if neither parent is a citizen or lawful permanent resident.

The decision could impact about a quarter of a million babies born in the United States each year.

It could also affect millions of others.

Hello and welcome to USA Today's The Excerpt.

I'm Dana Taylor.

Today is Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.

Joining me to break down Wednesday's arguments is USA Today Supreme Court correspondent Maureen Grappe.

Welcome back, Maureen.

It's always good to have you here.

It's good to be here.

Thanks for having me.

The Birthright Citizenship case is more formally known as Trump versus Barbara.

Tell me more about Barbara, please.