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On the recordApril 3, 2026
What’s on the line isn’t just a question about citizenship — it is about upholding the Constitution, respecting the rule of law and keeping the promise that the 14th Amendment has held for more than 150 years.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Padilla emphasizes the broader implications of the birthright citizenship case for constitutional rights.

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