Santa Fe, N.M. - Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling that limits the ability of federal judges to block executive orders that violate the constitution and could potentially lead to the end of birthright citizenship in our country.
New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque), Majority Floor Leader Reena Szczepanski (D-Santa Fe), Majority Whip Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D-Albuquerque), and Caucus Chair Raymundo Lara (D-Chamberino) issued the following statement in response:
"In decision after decision, the majority of Justices on our United States Supreme Court have made clear that they are beholden to the interests of a small but vocal group of out-of-touch elites and extremists, over the American people they have sworn to serve. As SCOTUS continues to roll back federal protections of our fundamental freedoms, your state and local governments matter more than ever.
In the face of the tremendous cruelty and chaos coming out of Washington D.C., New Mexico stands firm in our values and your state lawmakers have your back. We are going to keep looking out for you, your friends, your family members, and your neighbors—regardless of what language you speak, or where you or your parents were born."
