The Week in Review 

Happy Friday!

I hope you had a wonderful week. I am grateful to serve you all in the 119th Congress. Read below to see what I’ve been working on this week.

Supporting President Trump’s
Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

I signed onto an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, led by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), supporting President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) on birthright citizenship.

On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed EO 14160, “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” to end automatically-granted birthright citizenship to children born in the United States to illegal alien or temporary-visa-holder parents. Progressive groups immediately moved to block the order, arguing that it violates the Fourteenth Amendment, and radical federal judges ruled in their favor. The Supreme Court agreed to hear the Trump Administration’s challenge to the rulings in Trump v. Barbara, with oral arguments scheduled for this spring.

The Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause, however, was not intended to confer birthright citizenship to the children of illegal aliens or legal aliens who are in the United States temporarily. Incorrect implementation has created a warped incentive for pregnant foreign nationals to enter the United States for the sole purpose of giving birth here and conferring citizenship to their children. The Wong Kim Ark case, heard by the Supreme Court in 1898, is progressives’ go-to defense for irresponsibly and incorrectly extending birthright citizenship to children of illegal aliens. Wong Kim Ark’s parents, however, had been permanent domiciled residents of the United States at the time of his birth. They weren’t illegal aliens in the country for birth tourism.

I’m honored to stand with my colleagues in support of the President’s efforts to end incorrectly-applied birthright citizenship. The privilege of United States citizenship is a priceless and profound gift that should not be granted to those who abuse our laws.

I’ll keep you posted.

The brief may be read here.

Attending the Ribbon-Cutting for
Hadrian’s Grand Opening in Mesa

I was honored to attend and speak at the grand opening of Hadrian’s newest facility, located in Mesa.

Hadrian’s innovative technology is changing how the world thinks about modern manufacturing and setting a new global standard for production. American excellence is on display right here in Arizona.

Thank you to the Hadrian team, local leaders, and the workers and families who made this celebration possible.

Hosting Yuma Farmers in My Mesa Office

I was glad to host Yuma farmers in my Mesa office to hear directly about the challenges facing Arizona agriculture.

Our farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our economy, and I will continue fighting for policies that protect their livelihoods and keep American agriculture strong.

Top Media Appearance of the Week

I joined Newsmax with Shannon Cake to discuss the ongoing anti-ICE rioters in Minnesota. Click the image below to watch the segment:

Tweet of the Week

Constituent Services

Flags
Would you like to purchase a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol? Flags flown over the Capitol include a certificate, which may be personalized for a particular person, event, or organization. Click here to learn more about purchasing a flag.

Internships
If you or someone you know is interested in completing an internship in either my Mesa or Washington, D.C. office, they can apply directly on my website. 

Help With a Federal Agency 
If you can’t get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, my office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. For example, my office routinely helps constituents with issues involving the Veterans Administration, the IRS, the Social Security Administration, the State Department, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. You can learn more by visiting my website.

Click here to find out more information about my office’s services. 

Tours and Tickets

Interested in touring the White House or U.S. Capitol? As constituents of the Fifth Congressional District, you may request tickets and tours for various Washington D.C. destinations from my office. 

All tickets are provided to constituents on a first-come, first-served basis, so request tickets early.

Click here for more information.