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A message from League of United Latin American Citizens



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LULAC HAILS FEDERAL COURT VICTORY PRESERVING
BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES
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Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Celebrates Ruling
Defending Constitutional Rights for Future Generations

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) today
celebrates a landmark decision by U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante of New
Hampshire, who issued a ruling blocking the Trump administration's executive
order seeking to strip automatic birthright citizenship from children born in the
United States to undocumented parents. This decision marks a crucial victory for
members of LULAC, the first organization to file a lawsuit challenging the
administration's attempt to undermine one of the most fundamental rights
enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.

"This ruling is a powerful affirmation that the rights granted under the 14th
Amendment are not up for debate or political manipulation," said Roman Palomares,
LULAC National President and Chairman of the Board. "From the very beginning,
LULAC has been the voice standing between injustice and the rights of those born
on American soil. We will never allow the constitutional promise of citizenship
to be erased or rewritten."

Judge Laplante's decision grants nationwide class-action relief, ensuring that
the executive order cannot be enforced against any U.S.-born children whose
parents lack legal status.

"This is not just a legal battle—it is a moral one," added Palomares. "The
greatness of America lies in its adherence to the principles of equality and
justice. Birthright citizenship is a cornerstone of those values, and LULAC will
continue to fight to uphold them in every court, every state, and every
community."

LULAC, alongside legal advocacy organizations including Democracy Defenders Fund,
the ACLU, and Make the Road New York, filed the first lawsuit defending
birthright citizenship immediately following the issuance of an executive order
attacking it on January 20, 2025, and successfully obtained a nationwide
preliminary injunction barring enforcement of that executive order. The case
challenged the administration's claim that children born on U.S. soil could be
denied citizenship if neither parent was a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent
resident. On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down nationwide
injunctions, but explicitly permitted class action lawsuits to obtain nationwide
relief. Today's ruling, the first class-wide injunction barring the enforcement
of President Trump’s controversial executive order, ensures that this attempt to
rewrite constitutional law is halted.

"We applaud today's decision as a triumph for the rule of law and the dignity of
immigrant families across America," said Juan Proaño, LULAC Chief Executive
Officer. "At its heart, this is about protecting children—innocent children—who
deserve the same rights, protections, and opportunities as any other child born
on American soil. LULAC will remain relentless in safeguarding these principles."

The Trump administration is expected to appeal the decision. Still, LULAC remains
firmly committed to defending birthright citizenship and the constitutional
rights of all people in the United States.

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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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