Politics & Government
Michigan Leaders Share Reactions To Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling
Nessel was among a coalition of state attorneys general who filed a lawsuit last year to stop Mr. Trump's executive order on the matter.
July 1, 2026
Michigan leaders are sharing their reactions to a Supreme Court ruling issued on Tuesday that struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
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In a divided decision in the case Trump v. Barbara, the Supreme Court split 6-3 in finding that Mr. Trump's policy is unlawful.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement:
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"President Trump's attempt to redefine birthright citizenship was a flagrant violation of the U.S. Constitution and a deeply dishonest effort to erase one of the most fundamental principles in our country. Today's Supreme Court decision is a monumental victory, not just for the thousands of Michigan families who would have been impacted, but for all Americans."
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