Court Says Babies Born in USA are Citizens
法院裁定在美國出生之嬰兒為公民
Introduction
The Supreme Court stopped a new rule. Now, babies born in the USA are still citizens.
最高法院停止了一項新規定。目前在美國出生的嬰兒仍為公民。
Main Body
The Court looked at the law. They said children of immigrants are citizens if they are born in the USA. This is an old rule and it stays the same.
法院審視了法律。他們表示移民子女若在美國出生即為公民。這是一項舊有規定，且將維持不變。
President Trump and Mike Johnson are unhappy. They want to change this rule. They think some people come to the USA only to get citizenship.
川普總統與 Mike Johnson 表示不滿。他們希望更改這項規定。他們認為有些人來美國僅是為了獲取公民身份。
Some leaders want a new law. Other leaders say they must change the Constitution. This is very hard to do because many people must agree.
部分領導人希望制定新法。其他領導人則表示必須修改憲法。由於需要許多人同意，這非常困難。
Conclusion
The law did not change. But some leaders still want to change it.
法律沒有變更。但部分領導人仍希望修改。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The 'Same' Pattern
In this text, we see how to talk about things that do not change. This is very useful for A2 students to describe situations.
The Key Phrase: "Stays the same"
How it works: Something (Subject) stays the same.
Examples from the text:
- "This is an old rule and it stays the same."
Try these simple patterns for your own life:
- My English level stays the same.
- The weather stays the same.
- The price stays the same.
🛠️ Word Power: 'Want' + 'To'
When you have a dream or a goal, use this bridge: Want to Action.
- They want to change this rule.
- Some leaders want a new law (Here, 'want' is used with a thing/noun).
Quick Tip: If it is an action, always use 'to' before the verb!