Today marks a defining and historic moment for our nation, and for LULAC, who along with our partners was the first to file suit against President Trump's "Protecting the Meaning And Value of American Citizenship" Executive order on January 20, 2025. LULAC was in the courtroom as the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States listened intently to oral arguments in our landmark case that could redefine the meaning of citizenship under the 14th Amendment. Roman Palomares, LULAC National President and Chairman of the Board, and Juan Proaño, LULAC Chief Executive Officer, along with our legal team and plaintiffs, led a broad coalition of civil rights leaders, legal advocates, and community organizations in a unified demonstration of support for birthright citizenship. Over 1,500 supporters joined together on the footsteps of the Supreme Court to raise their voice and show their support for birthright citizenship. 
"To be in this audience today was to witness history unfolding in real time,"said Roman Palomares. "The arguments we heard about our case go to the very core of who we are as a nation. LULAC rose to defend birthright citizenship, not a political convenience, but a constitutional guarantee that has defined America for generations. We can be very proud that LULAC was again at the vanguard as it has been for 97 years, before the U.S. Supreme Court." At issue before the justices is the constitutionality of an executive order that seeks to limit citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants and certain noncitizens. A ruling in favor of the order could affect more than 200,000 children born each year and fundamentally alter a principle embedded in the Constitution since the ratification of the 14th Amendment in 1868. "What was evident today is that our case is about far more than legal theory. It is about real families, real children, and the future stability of our nation," said Juan Proaño. "Stripping or limiting birthright citizenship would introduce uncertainty into the lives of hundreds of thousands of newborns each year and cast doubt on the foundation of America's identity. LULAC stands at the forefront defending the Constitution against efforts to reinterpret it for short-term political gain." 
The 14th Amendment's citizenship clause has long been understood to guarantee that nearly all individuals born on U.S. soil are citizens, a principle reinforced by more than a century of legal precedent, including the landmark 1898 Wong Kim Ark decision affirming birthright citizenship. LULAC leaders were joined by supporters gathered outside the Court, where advocates from across the country underscored the broad, multigenerational commitment to preserving birthright citizenship as a cornerstone of American democracy. A decision is expected by early summer. LULAC calls on all Americans, regardless of background or political affiliation, to stand in defense of our case, the U.S. Constitution, and the enduring principle that citizenship in the United States is grounded in birthright, not political expediency. The preservation of this guarantee is essential to maintaining the integrity, stability, and promise of the nation. Continue this important work by supporting the LULAC Legal Defense Fund today. Thank you for your continued support and loyal commitment. With solidarity, 
# # # 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. | 
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