LULAC HAILS COURT'S REJECTION OF TRUMP'S BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP ATTACK

Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Reaffirms Protection for Children Born on U.S. Soil

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) welcomed another decisive federal court ruling Friday rejecting President Donald Trump's attempt to strip birthright citizenship from children born in the United States.

"From the beginning, LULAC has been at the vanguard of defending the rights of children born in this country," stated Roman Palomares, LULAC National President and Chairman of the Board. "Nearly a century of leadership has taught us that when civil rights are threatened, we must act boldly and without hesitation. We thank the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for their solidarity with us and Democracy Defenders as our lead legal counsel. LULAC proudly stands with our members, allies, and communities in defending one of the cornerstones of our democracy."

LULAC was the first organization in the nation to file a federal lawsuit against Trump's executive order seeking to declare the 14th Amendment unconstitutional. Our partners included New Hampshire Indonesian Community Support and Make the Road New York. That case prevailed in the First Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, and Rhode Island. The decision ensures that any member of LULAC in all 50 states and Puerto Rico is protected under that precedent.

Today's ruling further affirms LULAC's position from the start: any child born on American soil, regardless of their parents' immigration status, is a U.S. citizen. While a separate class action lawsuit remains in progress that could solidify protections nationwide, this victory reinforces that Trump's efforts to undermine constitutional guarantees have no legal standing.

Juan Proaño, LULAC CEO, said, "Today's ruling validates what LULAC has maintained from day one: the Constitution is clear. Birthright citizenship is a cornerstone of American democracy, and LULAC was correct to stand up against this assault. For 96 years, our organization has defended the constitutional protections of Latinos and all communities, and we will never back down from that responsibility."

"Today's court decision is a powerful affirmation that America's greatness lies in the promise of equality under the law and the guarantee of inalienable rights established in the U.S. Constitution," concluded Palomares.

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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.