Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on the Supreme Court’s Birthright Citizenship Ruling
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. CASA, Inc. that limits nationwide injunctions resulting from President Trump’s Executive Order on birthright citizenship:
“Today’s Supreme Court decision sets a dangerous precedent. Nationwide injunctions have been used by courts in cases with profound national implications to protect all Americans from dangerous and illegal actions. Now, Americans will be under constant threats from the current Administration without protections from the courts.
“The Trump Administration is intent on unleashing Executive Orders that limit constitutional rights and protections, like the birthright citizenship order, and this ruling would force every individual affected by an unconstitutional or unlawful order to sue in federal court for their basic rights.
“In Congress, House Republicans are abdicating their constitutional duties and are trying to dismantle the authority of district courts nationwide to appease President Trump. Earlier this year, I voted against legislation intended to disrupt injunctive relief and will continue to fight back in light of this Supreme Court decision.”
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