ictory over Trump? Democrats celebrate ruling on Birthright Citizenship
Posted on 07/02/26 at 11:57
- Supreme Court blocks Trump
- Congress celebrates ruling
- Birthright Citizenship protections remain
The leaders of the Congressional Hispanic, Black, and Asian Pacific American Caucuses stated that the Supreme Court’s ruling represents a defeat for Donald Trump’s attempt to limit Birthright Citizenship.
- Why it matters: The lawmakers argue that the decision reaffirms a constitutional principle that has existed for generations and protects millions of families.
The ruling invalidates the executive order signed by Trump at the beginning of his second term that sought to restrict this right.
The leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and the Congressional Black Caucus reacted Tuesday to the Supreme Court’s decision to maintain that children born in the United States are American citizens.
Congress celebrates the Birthright Citizenship ruling
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration in a case involving restrictions on the freedom of expression of immigration judges that affected the rights of federal workers.
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In a joint statement, the representatives said the ruling represents a setback for President Donald Trump and his attempt to change the scope of Birthright Citizenship.
The document was signed by the chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Adriano Espaillat, the chairwoman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Grace Meng, and the chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Yvette Clarke.
The three lawmakers argued that the decision keeps intact a constitutional principle they consider fundamental to the country.
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«His attempt to end birthright citizenship and redefine who can be American has failed,» they said in the joint statement.
They also emphasized that the ruling reaffirms a principle that, according to them, has defined the United States for generations.
“Today’s decision reaffirms a fundamental constitutional principle that has defined our nation for generations: every child born in the United States is a citizen of the United States,” they stated.
The lawmakers stressed that the decision preserves a constitutional guarantee they consider an essential part of the country’s legal identity.
The ruling keeps Birthright Citizenship in place
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The leaders recalled that Birthright Citizenship is supported by the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
They also noted that the principle was upheld by the Supreme Court in the historic case United States v. Wong Kim Ark, decided in 1898.
They further stated that it was later incorporated into federal law, according to EFE.
Donald Trump had attempted to restrict this right through an executive order signed on January 20, 2025, the same day he returned to the presidency.
With the Supreme Court’s decision, that order is no longer valid, according to the lawmakers.
For members of the caucuses, the ruling represents the continuation of a widely recognized constitutional protection.
The decision also prevents the attempt to redefine who can be considered an American citizen from birth.
The impact on millions of families
New York Attorney General Letitia James also celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision.
James was one of the main supporters of the lawsuit filed against Trump’s executive order.
According to her, the ruling preserves a fundamental constitutional principle and protects millions of families across the country.
«Birthright Citizenship is a constitutional guarantee that has defined this nation for generations. Our country was built by immigrants and our strength comes from those who come here seeking a better life. Today’s decision preserves that promise for future generations,» the attorney general stated.
James’ office led the legal challenge alongside a coalition of states that questioned the constitutionality of the executive order.
In February of this year, James and 23 other attorneys general filed a brief with the Supreme Court.
In that document, they asked the justices to reject what they described as an «unprecedented» attack on the right to Birthright Citizenship.
