Attorney General Brown and a coalition of Attorneys General issue Joint Statement on Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments

Attorney General Nick Brown led a coalition of attorneys general in defending birthright citizenship during a recent Supreme Court hearing. They asserted that for 127 years, the legal precedent has established that anyone born in the U. S. is a citizen. The coalition criticized the Trump Administration's attempt to end this right, labeling it as unconstitutional.

They highlighted that all courts reviewing the policy have agreed with their position. Brown warned that allowing the President to revoke citizenship based on birthplace would lead to widespread chaos and disrupt established legal practices. He reiterated that the Constitution cannot be rewritten by presidential decree. This coalition includes attorneys general from 20 states and the District of Columbia, showcasing a united front on this critical issue. Upholding birthright citizenship is essential for maintaining the rule of law and protecting citizens' rights.