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State of Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha

Birthright Citizenship

On January 21, 2025, a coalition of 20 attorneys general filed a suit in Massachusetts challenging an executive order purporting to end birthright citizenship. We argue that the executive order is directly inconsistent with the Constitution, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and two US Supreme Court decisions.

New Jersey, et al v. Trump

Press Releases

January 21, 2025: Attorney General Neronha challenges unconstitutional executive order ending birthright citizenship

February 13, 2025: Attorney General Neronha applauds birthright Court decision

May 15, 2025: Attorney General Neronha and coalition issue joint statement on Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship oral arguments

Documents

February 13, 2025: Preliminary Injunction Granted