Tell Congress to Support the Born in the USA Act

On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order that threatens to strip millions of U.S.-born children of their rightful citizenship. And a recent Supreme Court decision will allow Trump's restrictions to take partial effect while limiting the power of judges to stop them. But there's hope.

The Born in the USA Act (H.R. 3368 and S.646) will keep the Trump administration from using federal funds to carry out their attack on birthright citizenship — and we must tell our members of Congress to support this bill. 

Why This Matters 

Ending birthright citizenship poses an immediate and profound threat to Asian American, Pacific Islander (AAPI), and immigrant families. This policy would create a new class of stateless individuals, leaving countless children in limbo, tearing families apart, and fundamentally calling into question whether AAPIs can truly belong in this country.

For generations, birthright citizenship has protected immigrant communities. The landmark Supreme Court decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark upheld this right for children of Chinese immigrants, affirming that all U.S.-born individuals — no matter where their parents came from — are granted citizenship.The 14th Amendment, born out of the Civil War, directly addressed the injustices of slavery by guaranteeing that all people born in the U.S. are recognized as full citizens and deserve equal protection.

Today, birthright citizenship continues to be one of the most common pathways for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to establish roots and build thriving futures in America. Trump's attempt to chip away at this right sets a dangerous precedent, opening the door to erode this vital protection for all future generations.

What You Can Do

As the case continues to make its way through the courts, the Born in the USA Act will block Trump's attack on birthright citizenship and keep Trump from using federal funds to put his anti-immigrant executive order into practice — but not without bipartisan congressional support.

Write to your congress members, telling them to support the Born in the USA Act to defend birthright citizenship and the future of AAPI and immigrant communities.

Contact your member of Congress today:
Dear [elected official],

Sincerely, [Your information here]