Birthright citizenship isn't up for debate — it's enshrined in our Constitution. Today's decision reaffirms what has long been settled law: if you're born in the United States, you're an American citizen.
Martin Heinrich: “Birthright citizenship isn't up for debate — it's enshrined in our Constitution. Today's decision reaffirms what has…”
On the recordJuly 1, 2026
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Statement on Supreme Court decision regarding birthright citizenship.
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