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Families fear next steps in birthright case
By TREVOR HUGHESUSA Today at Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Ana Temu Otting likes to say her son David, 5, is as American as apple pie: Born to a Guatemalan-Mexican mother and a Swedish-German father, he's a perfect example of the melting pot of people who make America America.
Why this matters in The Waco
The birthright case unfolding in Waco has local families on edge, wondering how the outcome might affect their own lives. For many residents of McLennan County, the issue hits close to home, as the area's diverse population includes numerous families with mixed nationalities and backgrounds. The case of David, a 5-year-old boy with a Guatemalan-Mexican mother and a Swedish-German father, puts a face to the complex and often contentious debate over birthright citizenship. As the community waits to see how the case will proceed, local families with similar multicultural backgrounds are likely to be watching with bated breath, anxious about the potential implications for their own children's futures and their place in American society. The Waco area's own experiences with cultural diversity and integration will undoubtedly influence how residents respond to the case's outcome.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Ana Temu Otting likes to say her son David, 5, is as American as apple pie: Born to a Guatemalan-Mexican mother and a Swedish-German father, he's a perfect example of the melting pot of people who make America America.
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