UnidosUS Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision on Nationwide Injunctions in Birthright Citizenship Case

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a procedural ruling in Trump v. CASA, narrowing the ability of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions. The High Court did not rule on the constitutionality of President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. The decision also maintains the existing injunction on Trump’s executive order for 30 days while other legal challenges continue to be considered to block it from taking effect. 

UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía issued the following statement: 

“Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is deeply concerning. While the Court’s decision was a procedural one and did not rule on the constitutionality of President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship, it showed once again that the High Court is going along with the administration’s efforts to expand its authority and bend to the president’s will, including in ways that violate the constitutional rights of citizens.  

“We want to stress, though, that the legal battle over this cruel, unlawful and un-American executive order is far from over. It is our firm belief — shared by legal scholars and longstanding and existing court precedent — that the executive order is blatantly unconstitutional and will be ruled as such by the courts. 

“Birthright citizenship has been a cornerstone of American democracy for nearly 160 years, enshrined in the 14th Amendment to guarantee equal rights and protection under the law. Any attempt to eliminate it is a betrayal of both the Constitution and our most fundamental values.  

“UnidosUS and our network of local Affiliate partners will continue to defend this core American right in the courts, in Congress, in our communities and at the ballot box. We will not allow the administration’s overreach and abuse of power to dismantle the Constitution or rewrite history.” 

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