“The Supreme Court reached the right decision in reaffirming a constitutional principle that has defined our nation for more than 150 years. Birthright citizenship is rooted in the Fourteenth Amendment and is a cornerstone of who we are as a country.<\/p>\n
New York City is the world’s greatest immigrant city, and generations of families have helped build our communities because this promise has endured. At a time of deep division, today’s ruling affirms that the Constitution cannot be rewritten by executive order.<\/p>\n
The City Council will continue standing up for immigrant New Yorkers. That commitment is reflected in the budget agreement we reached today, which includes a historic $81.8 million investment in immigrant legal services to help ensure New Yorkers have access to the representation and due process they deserve.”<\/p>\n
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“The Supreme Court reached the right decision in reaffirming a constitutional principle that has defined our nation for more than 150 years. Birthright citizenship is rooted in the Fourteenth Amendment and is a cornerstone of who we are as a country.<\/p>\n
New York City is the world’s greatest immigrant city, and generations of families have helped build our communities because this promise has endured.<\/p>\n
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