Today marks 250 years since a small group of newspaper editors, farmers, and soldiers signed a document declaring our nation’s independence — a truth that feels self-evident now but was revolutionary then.
What a privilege us Americans have, to live in a nation that every one of its inhabitants can shape. What an honor us New Yorkers have, to look out over our city’s waters from the shores where so many Americans bravely entered their country for the first time.
Today and all days, let us remember that patriotism is not pretending our nation is without flaws. Patriotism is every act of righteous dissent — because loving our country means fighting for the best version of it.
Happy Fourth of July, New York City.
NEW: The Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, blocking Trump’s campaign to dismantle the 14th Amendment and its protections for the children of immigrants.
The Constitution is clear: If you were born here, you are an American citizen. No one can change this fact.
The justices who dissented on birthright citizenship need to be removed, it quite literally is constitutionally protected under the 14th amendment. Attend a high school government class next time
The Supreme Court has rejected Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, which is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment.
Children born on American soil will continue to be born American citizens.