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Ben Ray Luján: Congress must reassert its legal authority and hold the president accountable as he seeks to rewrite the law in his…

On the recordJuly 1, 2026
Congress must reassert its legal authority and hold the president accountable as he seeks to rewrite the law in his favor.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Statement on SCOTUS ruling regarding birthright citizenship

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