Watson Coleman Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Impacting Birthright Citizenship Order

Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court ruling on the case impacting Birthright Citizenship:

“This is a shameful abdication of responsibility by the majority on the Court. To issue this ruling on nationwide injunctions without considering the merits of the underlying birthright citizenship order thrusts millions of Americans into uncertainty and chaos.

“Issuing this opinion without addressing the inherently nationwide issue of citizenship is deeply irresponsible. In her dissent, Justice Sotomayor advised the parents of children who may be impacted by this order — children born to non-citizen parents after this order takes effect in 30 days — should prepare to join class-action suits seeking protection from the order….