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RCC 38

Para ordenarle al Procurador General de Puerto Rico unir al Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico como demandante, junto a la coalición de estados y entidades que están demandando para que se bloquee de forma inmediata la orden ejecutiva del Presidente Donald Trump, titulada “Protección del significado y el valor de la ciudadanía estadounidense”, que busca eliminar el derecho a la ciudadanía por nacimiento; para solicitar se declare inconstitucional dicha orden y se garanticen los derechos de los niños nacidos en Estados Unidos e impactados por esta orden, y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico Attorney General must join multi-state lawsuit challenging Trump's birthright citizenship executive order and seek its declaration as unconstitutional.

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Bill Summary · RCC 38

Legislative bill overview

Bill RCC 38 directs Puerto Rico's Attorney General to join a multi-state legal coalition challenging President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. The bill seeks to have the order declared unconstitutional and to protect the rights of children born in the United States under the challenged executive order.

Why is this important

Birthright citizenship—the automatic grant of U.S. citizenship to those born on U.S. soil—affects millions of people, including residents of Puerto Rico and their families on the mainland. This legislation determines whether Puerto Rico will participate in what is likely to be a major constitutional lawsuit that could reshape citizenship law and immigration policy for decades.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional authority: Whether the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause can be modified by executive order or requires legislative action, a question the courts will ultimately decide
  • Standing and resource allocation: Questions about whether Puerto Rico, as a U.S. territory, has proper legal standing to sue and whether dedicating government legal resources is the best use of public funds
  • Political divisions: The bill reflects deep disagreement over immigration and citizenship policy, with supporters viewing it as defending constitutional rights and opponents potentially viewing it as judicial overreach into executive immigration authority

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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