In a win for U.S.-born children, Supreme Court reaffirms birthright citizenship

WASHINGTON-Today, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the Trump administration's attempt to strip the constitutional guarantee of citizenship from children born in the United States via executive order. Earlier this year, the National Education Association, on behalf of its 3 million members, joined a coalition of labor unions in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, outlining the harm ending birthright citizenship would cause to students and educators nationwide.

The following statement can be attributed to NEA President Becky Pringle:

"For generations, birthright citizenship has embodied the promise at the heart of America-that all children born here can grow, contribute, and pursue their dreams without limitation. This administration sought to undermine that promise by casting doubt on the belonging of children whose only home is the United States.

"In its decision, the Court stood by the Constitution and more than a century of Supreme Court precedent, reaffirming that every child born on American soil is entitled to the full rights and protections of citizenship. Trump's executive order would have created a permanent underclass of people who have always called this country home. The Court rightly rejected this unconstitutional power grab.

"Educators have a moral responsibility to confront this unprecedented and unprovoked attack on our students and American values. We see through their attempts to turn us against each other based on where we were born or the language we speak. As this administration continues its attacks against our communities, from Arizona to Arkansas, and Colorado to the Carolinas, we will continue to organize and stand together to protect our students, our families, and this place we call home."

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The National Education Association is the nation's largest professional employee organization, representing more than 3 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators, students preparing to become teachers, healthcare workers, and public employees. Learn more at www.nea.org.