NewsWBEZ ChicagoJune 30, 2026United States
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship; Chicago News Roundup
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting a Trump administration executive order that sought to limit it. This news comes alongside updates on Chicago's lead pipe replacement costs, Mayor Johnson's renter protection proposal, and new state compensation for the wrongfully convicted.
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Residents are affected by a mix of federal rulings on citizenship and sports eligibility, alongside local policy debates over housing costs, lead pipe infrastructure, and compensation for wrongful imprisonment.
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Who's Mentioned
personBrandon Johnson“Mayor of Chicago proposing new renter protections.”personDonald Trump“President whose executive order on citizenship was rejected and who proposed a N”personBill Kurtis“Former scorekeeper for 'Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!' who retired.”personAlzo Slade“New scorekeeper for the NPR quiz show 'Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!'”organizationU.S. Supreme Court“Upheld birthright citizenship and ruled on transgender athlete participation.”personJ.B. Pritzker“Governor of Illinois considering a bill to increase compensation for the wrongfu”