June 27, 2025
Washington, D.C. (June 27th, 2025) - Today, the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, the premier coalition of national Latino civil rights and advocacy leaders and groups, released the following statement:
“Our democracy only works when there are checks and balances in place to protect citizens. Today’s decision to limit the power of District Courts to impose nationwide injunctions on executive actions alters the ability of our established system to course-correct,” said Chair of NHLA, and President and CEO of MANA, A National Latina Organization, Amy Hinojosa. “Our coalition of Latino leaders and organizations remains committed to defending every child born in the United States, and will not stand down until all of the rights and freedoms guaranteed to Americans and residents of this great country, including birthright citizenship, are fully protected.”
Lourdes Rosado, President and General Counsel for LatinoJustice PRLDEF said, “While the Court sidestepped addressing the matter of whether the Administration can unilaterally eliminate the Constitutional right to birthright citizenship, its ruling sets the scene for a chaotic legal landscape. By ruling against the ability of federal courts to issue universal or national injunctions, the Justices require that any wide threat to the fundamental constitutional rights of all people in the United States must be fought piecemeal and in a patchwork fashion. LatinoJustice is alarmed by this precedent, which opens the door for the Executive Branch to continue to issue illegal and unconstitutional executive orders with impunity. As Justice Sotomayor wrote in her dissent, this ruling means that absent cumbersome class action litigation, which many will not have the resources to undertake, courts cannot completely enjoin even such plainly unlawful policies."
“How is the Constitution served when only those individuals who can afford to bring their cases to the courts are the ones who can receive ‘complete relief’? Forcing individuals and organizations like LJP to fight these unjust orders person by person dismantles some of the most important tools of the judicial system, which is to act to safeguard the rights of all people.” Ana Marie Argilagos, Hispanics in Philanthropy President, said, “At HIP, we are deeply distressed by this dangerous attempt to deny U.S.-born children of immigrants their rightful citizenship. This points to the importance of funding legal defense strategies led by impacted communities. Invest in narrative infrastructure to combat fear with truth. Support organizing efforts that remind our children: you belong, and we will fight for you.”
Christina G. Sarchio, Hispanic National Bar Association President, said “As a non-partisan association committed to the rule of law and the integrity of the U.S. Constitution, today’s Supreme Court ruling is of serious concern to our organization and the communities we represent. Nationwide injunctions have been a critical tool to protecting the core constitutional rights of Americans, regardless of which party controls the executive branch. Despite this ruling, and the confusion it has created for American families, the HNBA remains committed to advocating for policies that uphold the principles of justice and equality, and will work with our members, partners, and allies to ensure that the legal system remains a beacon of hope and fairness for all.
Lupe Rodriguez, Executive Director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice said, “We are deeply alarmed by the Supreme Court’s decision today. By lifting the injunction on this cruel and unconstitutional executive order, there will be chaos and confusion for families across the country as citizenship may depend on the state you were born in. This opens the door to discrimination, statelessness, and a fundamental erosion of rights for those born on American soil. We’ve had enough of the attacks on the lives and liberties of immigrants and their families. We strongly oppose this ruling, and we will never stop fighting for a future of salud, dignidad y justicia for all of us.”
“This Supreme Court decision undermines the essential checks and balances that protect our democracy and threatens the rule of law. By restricting nationwide injunctions, it allows future administrations to impose harmful policies unchecked, not just on immigrants, but on all people living in the U.S. We can no longer rely on courts to protect our rights from sweeping executive actions, leaving families, workers, students, and whole communities vulnerable. This is not a partisan issue—it concerns the very foundation of our constitutional system and the protections it guarantees. In response, immigrants and their allies stand firm in defending our democracy and demanding that no leader, now or in the future, be allowed to govern without accountability,” stated Dulce Guzmán, Executive Director of Alianza Americas.
"This ruling betrays our most fundamental promise: that every child born on U.S. soil is an American, period," said Roman Palomares, LULAC National President. "The Supreme Court may have chosen procedure over principle today, but LULAC will not stand by while babies born under our flag are stripped of their rightful place in our nation. This is a moment of moral clarity. We must speak up, stand up, and show up for our children and our Constitution."
“The National Hispanic Health Foundation, a nonprofit focused on bringing together health professionals to improve the health of Hispanics, opposes this decision that will decrease access to healthcare, education and financial aid, loans, and other services to build a strong workforce for America, and increase the fear and anxiety in our Latino families already terrified by Trump Administration mass deportation efforts,” said Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, MACP, President, National Hispanic Health Foundation.
“We are watching the foundational principles of our country crumble before our eyes. Our justice system is meant to be a backstop to correct injustices and protect our people from violations of the Constitution. Today's ruling sidesteps the Court's responsibility to stand firmly on the self-evident truths this country was built on, like birthright citizenship. Our next steps must match the urgency of safeguarding our democracy and our Latino community. How far back is this birthright citizenship persecution going to go? Will this count for all who come from immigrant communities? Especially those from generations ago on the Mayflower,” said Brenda Victoria Castillo, President & CEO, National Hispanic Media Coalition.
