UPDATE: Don’t let Trump shred constitutional protections

A federal judge just BLOCKED Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship.

SIGN NOW: Congress must stand firm for equal rights and protect the 14th Amendment. Pamela, a federal judge just BLOCKED Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship – saying it would cause "irreparable harm". [1] It's a big win – the Supreme Court's ruling from last month doesn't apply here, meaning Trump can't use it to bulldoze his way through this block. But this fight is far from over. With the courts siding against him, we expect Trump to ramp up his attacks on birthright citizenship through Congress – using every ounce of political pressure he has to turn a constitutional right into a weapon of division. That means millions of Americans are left in limbo, wondering if their place in the only home they've ever known could be stripped away by this administration. Citizenship isn't a bargaining chip or a pawn in Trump's political games, it's a right – and it's time for Congress to act like it. Congress must step up and REFUSE to help Trump shred our Constitution. We need to make it clear that Trump's attacks on birthright citizenship hurt people in every state and every congressional district. Members of Congress can either stick up for their constituents or voters will replace them with someone who will. Join us to tell Congress: Don't help Trump shred this core constitutional protection. Protect birthright citizenship and our 14th Amendment today >> SIGN THE PETITION Trump and his cronies are hellbent on ripping citizenship away from millions of people born in this country – using fear, lies, and intimidation to try and tear down a right that's written in plain English in the Constitution. Here's the facts: the 14th Amendment of the Constitution guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the United States – plain and simple. It's a right that nearly one million Americans fought and died for – and one of the most fundamental promises of equality and fairness in our Constitution. Every single person born here is entitled to the same rights, protections, and opportunities, period. The 14th Amendment is clear – and legal experts say Trump would need to pass a constitutional amendment to overrule it. But Trump and his cronies in Congress know they can't do that, so they're desperately searching for any way around our checks and balances. Sign the Petition to Congress: We must protect birthright citizenship – and REJECT this blatant attempt to divide our communities and attack our constitutional rights. Thanks for all you do, The team at Common Cause [1] https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/10/politics/birthright-citizenship-hearing-rhode-island Common Cause is a leader in fights that matter at the local, state, and national level. Your support helps us fight special interests, hold elected officials accountable, and build a better democracy for all Americans. DONATE Interested in volunteering with our Action Team? Sign up here. 805 15th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 202.833.1200 https://commoncause.org Common Cause's work to defend and strengthen our democracy is powered by members like you. You can use this link to unsubscribe or let us know you'd like to receive fewer emails from us.

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