FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Hector Fong | [email protected]   

Bethany Khan | [email protected]

The Nevada Immigrant Coalition (NIC) to the Supreme Court: Birthright Citizenship is our constitutional right. Defend it.

“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” – U.S. Constitution, 14th Amendment, 1868

Las Vegas, NV – Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear arguments for Trump v. Barbara, the case challenging Donald Trump’s ability to end birthright citizenship, as guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, via executive order. The Nevada Immigrant Coalition (NIC) stands firm in its support for the right of every child born in this country to be recognized as a U.S. citizen.

“The Constitution decides who is a citizen, not the president. The Trump administration’s executive order threatens to unravel one of the most basic principles of our democracy: Birthright citizenship. Clearly stated in the 14th Amendment, this guarantee affirms that all children born on U.S. soil are citizens, no matter who their parents were, what their race is, or their immigration status. It’s a promise enshrined by the 14th Amendment of our country’s foundational document that is our Constitution,” said Noé Orosco, Coalition Coordinator for the Nevada Immigrant Coalition. “Many of this country’s institutions from social security to elections will be launched into chaos and confusion. Similar to Trump’s proposed SAVE Act, a Supreme Court decision against birthright citizenship would create a permanent underclass with no vote and, in many cases, extreme vulnerability to arrest and deportation, despite being born in this country and calling it home their entire lives. In this nation, the law should equally apply to all and the NIC calls on the Supreme Court to uphold what the Constitution has guaranteed for 168 years.”

“I’m proudly the daughter of immigrants from Guyana who were working in the shadows, paying taxes, and hoping for a chance at the American Dream. I was born when both of my parents were undocumented and working hard to provide for our family. Every day, my mom and dad lived in fear that the life they were building for us could be ripped away in an instant,” said Bethany Khan, Spokeswoman for the Culinary Union and member of the Nevada Immigrant Coalition (NIC) Steering Committee. “I am a U.S. citizen because the 14th Amendment guarantees that everyone born on U.S. soil is a citizen, no matter where our parents came from. It’s a promise that has protected me and given my entire family a chance to thrive. Now, that promise is under attack by MAGA Republicans who deem children of immigrants and our livelihoods as less deserving, but we are Americans and we belong. The Trump administration wants to end birthright citizenship so that future generations of children who were born here, raised here, and belong here, could suddenly find themselves without a country. We will not stand by as that happens. The U.S. Constitution mandates that birthright citizenship is a right. It will keep millions of families together and that’s why we are fighting to protect it. We call on political leaders to stand with immigrant workers, working families, and protect our Constitutional rights.”

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The Nevada Immigrant Coalition (NIC), led by the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN), Culinary Union, and Make the Road Nevada, with support from over 20 statewide partners, has mobilized in response to the surges in ICE activity in Northern and Southern Nevada.

The Nevada Immigrant Coalition (NIC) urges members of the immigrant community to know their rights, have family preparedness plans in place, and be aware of ICE officers in plainclothes and unmarked vehicles. All Nevadans, regardless of immigration status, have rights and deserve due process.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS:

If ICE stops you . . .

*You can ask the officers if you are being detained, if you are not, then you are free to leave.

*You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer any questions regarding your immigration status, where you were born, or how you entered the United States.

*Do not physically resist a government official and do not run away.

*If you are 18 or over, and a non-citizen, an immigration officer may request to see your immigration documents.  If you have your documents, the law requires you to share them if you have them.

*If you do not have your immigration documents, you still have the right to remain silent and ask for an attorney.

*Do not provide false documents to officials.

If ICE comes to your home . . .

*In most circumstances, you are not required to open the door for ICE if they don’t have a judicial warrant. A Judicial warrant is a document that is signed by a judge.

*You have the right to remain silent and not answer any questions.

If ICE takes you into custody . . .

*You have the right to ask to speak with an attorney.

*You have the right to not sign any document that you do not understand. Even if the ICE officers are persistent and want to pressure you, do not sign.

*In certain cases, you can request to see the immigration judge. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to ask for bail to be released from custody.

*You have the right to request to contact your country’s consulate for help.

*If you have minor children, let the officers know that you are the parent or primary caregiver. ICE may “exercise discretion” and let you go.

To find loved ones who may have been detained: Search the ICE Detainee Locator.

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ABOUT THE NEVADA IMMIGRANT COALITION: 

The Nevada Immigrant Coalition (NIC), founded in 2006, ensures immigrant, refugee, and new American voices are heard at a local, state, and federal level to advocate for humane and fair immigration policies. The Nevada Immigrant Coalition focuses on strengthening a network that provides services, resources, and deportation defense to immigrants and refugees across the state while strategically organizing around issues that are important to all Nevadans. We believe in working towards a Nevada that welcomes, respects, and protects everyone regardless of their immigration status.

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