California AJR5 affirms the state's commitment to birthright citizenship and opposes an executive order attempting to end it.
California AJR5 declares the Legislature's opposition to an executive order ending birthright citizenship and affirms the state's commitment to this constitutional right. The resolution highlights the importance of birthright citizenship, referencing the landmark Supreme Court case United States v. Wong Kim Ark. It emphasizes that birthright citizenship is essential for the well-being and opportunities of children born in California, regardless of their parents' immigration status.
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