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Texas Republican tries to induce constitutional crisis by calling on state to ignore ‘anchor baby’ ruling
By Michael Karlis at San Antonio Current
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
A Republican Texas Railroad Commission candidate known for his frequent xenophobic and racially charged comments is egging on a constitutional crisis by urging Texas officials to ignore the U.S. Supreme Court’s Tuesday ruling upholding birthright citizenship. In a Tuesday rant on social media pla...
Key takeaway Supreme Court’s Tuesday ruling upholding birthright citizenship.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Republican Texas Railroad Commission candidate known for his frequent xenophobic and racially charged comments is egging on a constitutional crisis by urging Texas officials to ignore the U.S. Supreme Court’s Tuesday ruling upholding birthright citizenship. In a Tuesday rant on social media pla...
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