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James Lankford: “Today I do not agree with the 5-4 split decision to give American citizenship to individuals whose families…”

On the recordJuly 1, 2026
Today I do not agree with the 5-4 split decision to give American citizenship to individuals whose families intentionally violated the law.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Statement on Supreme Court decision regarding birthright citizenship.

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