WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to today’s Supreme Court decision on Trump v. Barbara, upholding birthright citizenship, Rebecca Shi, CEO of American Business Immigration Coalition Action (ABIC Action), issued the following statement:
“Today’s decision affirms what the Constitution has long made clear: the 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship. Birthright citizenship is essential to America’s economic future; beneficiaries of birthright citizenship born to immigrant parents are projected to contribute $7.7 trillion to the economy between 1975 and 2074. Eliminating these contributions would have been economically reckless, hurting American workers and families by shrinking the legal workforce at a time when employers are already facing severe shortages in construction, healthcare, eldercare, agriculture, and other critical industries. It ensures that children born in the United States can grow up to become workers, entrepreneurs, taxpayers, and innovators who contribute fully to our economy.
ABIC Action remains committed to working with lawmakers, business leaders, and communities to uphold the promise of birthright citizenship and ensure every child born in this country has the opportunity to contribute to America’s future.”