Rep. McBride Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (D-Del.) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Barbara, reaffirming birthright citizenship as the law of the land:

"Today's decision is a win for upholding the Constitution and the ideals that have long shaped our nation. It firmly rejects the president's attempt to chip away at citizenship through exception after exception. Birthright citizenship is a cornerstone of our nation's civil liberties, and this decision further solidifies its validity.

"As Chief Justice Roberts wrote, citizenship is 'the right to have rights' or to fully participate in our political community. And with this decision, the court affirmed something Delawareans and Americans across the country have long known: that immigrants strengthen our communities and are a critical part of our American story.

"While Donald Trump has sought to remake this country in his own image, today's ruling is a powerful rebuke of his narrow vision of American citizenship. It reaffirms that citizenship carries with it the dignity, equality, and belonging that every American deserves."

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