Ramirez Welcomes Today’s Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship

Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court issued a decision affirming birthright citizenship.

"Today and always, I am the proud, defiant daughter of Maria Elvira Ramirez Guerra, a Guatemalan immigrant who crossed the border pregnant with me. And regardless of what some of my colleagues might call me, I am a citizen by birthright and an AMERICAN!

Since Trump returned to power, his white nationalist administration has sought to question who gets to be American. They believe only some people have the right to inherit the promise of our country. And their un-American, unconstitutional Executive Order, Trump and Miller sought to negate 150 years of precedent, denying children of immigrants the right to be citizens in this country.

Today, the Supreme Court affirmed what we know in our hearts and in our communities: the 14th Amendment extends the promise of citizenship to everyone born in the U.S. Immigrants belong. And no one can deny that immigrants today are also the inheritors of the promise of America - just like so many of my colleagues' ancestors were.

Today, we celebrate the people's win and extend our gratitude to all those who have organized to protect our rights and liberties. We must remain vigilant. Trump, Miller, and the white nationalists in office will continue their attack on our communities. But we will continue to fight in the streets, in the courts, and in Congress to protect our rights and our neighbors."

BACKGROUND:

On May 15, 2025, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), proud daughter of immigrants and citizen by birthright, introduced The Born in the USA Act to block the implementation of President Trump's unconstitutional Executive Order that illegally and unconstitutionally seeks to end citizenship for children born in the United States. The Born in the USA Act currently counts 136 cosponsors.