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League of United Latin American Citizens Slams Executive Order Targeting
Birthright Citizenship
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WASHINGTON - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) released the
following statement on President Trump’s signing of an executive order targeting
birthright citizenship, a right provided by the 14th Amendment of the United
States Constitution.

"While we support sound immigration policies, we must also uphold the United
States Constitution. Any attempt to undermine the constitutionally protected
birthright of those born in this country is an affront to both our laws and human
decency,” said Roman Palomares, national president of LULAC “We welcome the
opportunity to collaborate with this administration to address genuine challenges
and implement solutions that will enhance our nation's safety, security, and
prosperity."

“With this executive order, the President of the United States is once again
attempting to violate the civil rights of American citizens and their immigrant
family members,” said Juan Proaño, chief executive officer of LULAC. “This effort
to demonize Brown and Black immigrants targets all immigrants in this country,
regardless of their background. If not stopped, it will undermine the very
essence of what it means to be an American and will tear families apart.”

LULAC is part of a group of immigrants rights advocates that filed a lawsuit
challenging the effort late last night. The lawsuit charges the Trump
administration with flouting the Constitution’s dictates, congressional intent,
and longstanding Supreme Court precedent. The lawsuit was filed by American Civil
Liberties Union, ACLU of New Hampshire, ACLU of Maine, ACLU of Massachusetts,
Asian Law Caucus, State Democracy Defenders Fund, and Legal Defense Fund on
behalf of organizations with members whose babies born on U.S. soil will be
denied citizenship under the order, including New Hampshire Indonesian Community
Support, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), and Make the Road New
York.

The complaint can be found online here [ [link removed] ] .

This press release can be found online here [ [link removed] ] .

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation's oldest and
largest Latino civil rights organization. Founded in 1929, LULAC is committed to
advancing the rights and opportunities of Latino Americans through advocacy,
community building, and education. With a growing network of councils nationwide,
LULAC remains steadfast in its mission to protect and empower millions of
Latinos, contributing daily to America's prosperity. For more information about
LULAC and its initiatives, please visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .















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