“Not the Country I Love”: Immigrants Slam Supreme Court Ruling

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United States – A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling has ignited widespread criticism from immigrant rights advocates and individuals affected by the Trump administration’s controversial birthright citizenship executive order.

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the decision, delivered on Friday, restricts the ability of federal courts to challenge the executive order, which many view as a direct assault on constitutional protections for immigrant families.

The case centers around a 2025 executive order issued by former President Donald Trump, which sought to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children born on American soil to undocumented immigrants.

The order, signed on February 19, 2025, sparked legal challenges from advocacy organizations and pregnant undocumented women.

The plaintiffs argued that the executive order undermines the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which has long guaranteed citizenship to all individuals born on American soil regardless of their parents’ immigration status.

Despite the gravity of the issue, the Supreme Court’s latest ruling has narrowed the scope through which courts can intervene.

Advocates say this decision weakens one of the last remaining checks on executive power in immigration policy.

“Today is a sad day,” declared Conchita Cruz, co-founder and co-executive director of the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project.

“She spoke at a press conference shortly after the ruling was announced.

“This decision limits judicial oversight, making vulnerable communities even more exposed to the whims of anti-immigrant policies.”

Several of the affected individuals spoke publicly, although under pseudonyms due to concerns about their undocumented status.

One plaintiff, Liza, expressed her sorrow but vowed to remain in the legal fight.

“I’m sad about what happened today,” she said.

“That’s why I’m staying in this fight and joining the case as part of the class action.”

The legal teams and advocacy groups involved in the case are now shifting their strategy.

They have filed an amended complaint requesting class-action certification.

This new approach aims to include all children born, or expected to be born, after February 19, 2025, within the legal protections being sought.

“This is not the country I love,” said Juana, another plaintiff whose remarks were translated from Spanish. “But it’s the only country my son has ever known.”

Legal experts believe that certifying the class-action suit could be a pivotal move in challenging the executive order.

William Powell, senior counsel at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, stated that his team was fully prepared for the ongoing legal battle.

George Escobar, chief of programs and services at CASA, a leading immigrants’ rights organization, also reiterated their commitment.

“This is a moment we are ready for,” he said. “Our legal strategy has always anticipated challenges, and we’re prepared to move forward.”

The birthright citizenship debate has long been a flashpoint in American politics.

Legal scholars and civil rights groups argue that it represents a cornerstone of U.S. constitutional democracy, while critics, particularly from the far-right, claim it incentivizes illegal immigration.

President Trump’s 2025 executive order marked one of the most aggressive moves to reinterpret the 14th Amendment in modern history.

Although he left office in January 2025, the lingering effects of his policies continue to unfold in courtrooms and communities across the nation.

With the Supreme Court’s recent decision limiting judicial review, many immigrants and their allies fear further erosion of protections and rights. But for the legal teams spearheading the challenge, the battle is far from over.

As developments continue, all eyes remain on the district court’s decision regarding the class-action certification, a ruling that could once again reshape the future for thousands of children and families in the United States.

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