# SCOTUS hands out final decisions of term on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes

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Podcast: [River to River](https://stenobird.com/podcast/river-to-river-1060576)
Published: 2026-07-02T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Supreme Court has ruled on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes and the flow of money in politics. Today, analysis from political scientists Sara Mitchell of the University of Iowa and Dave Peterson of Iowa State University. We discuss the power balance in Washington and what these rulings mean for Iowans. We also reflect on House leadership sending lawmakers home early, the new Iowa laws going into effect and more.

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