In a significant victory for immigrants, a US court has blocked President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, deeming it unconstitutional. The ruling, delivered by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, upholds the 14th Amendment, ensuring that children born in the US to non-citizen parents on short term visas are still granted citizenship.
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In a significant crackdown, Uttar Pradesh STF busted a fake embassy operating from Ghaziabad, arresting Harsh Vardhan Jain. He allegedly posed as a diplomat for fictional nations, using forged documents and fake diplomatic plates on seized vehicles. Authorities recovered Rs 44.7 lakh in cash, foreign currency, counterfeit passports, and forged seals.
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