Congressman Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has raised alarm over former President Donald Trump's attempts to undermine birthright citizenship in the United States. During a recent meeting, Raskin emphasized that Trump's executive orders aim to nullify the Fourteenth Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to all individuals born or naturalized in the U.S.

Raskin stated, "If you're born here, you're an American," highlighting the fundamental nature of citizenship in America. He criticized efforts to change this principle, suggesting that such moves could jeopardize the citizenship of many Americans based on their parents' citizenship status. He pointed out that this initiative is in direct conflict with the Constitution, noting that four judges from different administrations have already ruled against it, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional."

The congressman referenced a Reagan-appointed judge who described the case as the easiest he had encountered in over three decades, asserting that the issue is clear-cut and does not require legal expertise to understand. Despite these rulings, Trump is appealing the decisions, prompting House Democrats to take action. Raskin announced that they will be appealing to the Ninth Circuit Court to uphold the principle of birthright citizenship, reinforcing that an executive order cannot override federal law or the Constitution.

Raskin concluded by affirming the commitment of House Democrats to protect birthright citizenship, stating, "We're fighting for birthright citizenship to continue in The United States." This ongoing legal battle underscores the significant implications for American identity and rights as the issue unfolds.