HARTFORD – Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney, D-New Haven, and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, issued the following statement in response to a Friday ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, which failed to uphold the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship.
“It is profoundly troubling to see the United States Supreme Court shrink from the responsibility of upholding the clear constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, while also restricting the authority of federal judges to issue national injunctions. In a single decision, the Court turned a blind eye to the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine a right explicitly stated in the 14th Amendment and dismantled an important mechanism for challenging unconstitutional government actions in federal court.
“While this ruling directly threatens one constitutional protection, its implications could extend far beyond, putting at risk rights Americans have long considered settled. When the Court turns its back on such foundational principles, it raises serious questions about its commitment to the rights and values it exists to protect.”
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