Amo Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship

Washington, DC – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) issued the following on the statement on the Supreme Court decision in Trump v. Barbara:

“If you are born in the United States of America, you are a citizen.

Today’s Supreme Court decision defends the Constitution and reaffirms longstanding precedent of what it means to be an American.

But this decision should never have been necessary — Trump’s attacks on citizenship and immigration are an attack on the very character of our nation.

Our values of diversity and inclusion — in the full range of rights, privileges, and freedoms in our democracy — are essential to our country’s greatness, and we must continue to protect the rights of all Americans.”

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