Recognition of the migrant community
President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated the ruling of the United States Supreme Court that blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to eliminate birthright citizenship for children of undocumented migrants. In his morning conference, he described the decision as a protection for thousands of Mexican families.
“Apparently, the Supreme Court said that this decision is not constitutional. It is Mexican men and women, and other nationalities, who have children who are born in the United States,” he declared.
Sheinbaum mentioned the case of a deported worker with whom he spoke in Veracruz. After living two decades in the United States, he had to return to Mexico while his wife and children remained there. He stated that similar stories are repeated among thousands of compatriots who emigrated due to lack of opportunities.
The president highlighted that Mexican migrants contribute to the development of both countries. “They are honest, hard-working people. They found work there because there was a need for those workers in the United States. They are good people who help the economy of Mexico and the United States,” he said.
He recalled that children of Mexican parents born in the United States have the right to Mexican nationality and can obtain dual nationality by registering at consulates.
Message of support for rejection speeches
Sheinbaum sent a message of support to the Mexican community abroad. “They are heroes and heroines for us, and we must always hold our heads high. We must not allow any form of discrimination to affect us. Mexico is big and Mexican men and women are workers wherever we are,” he stated. He assured that migrants represent national pride for their effort and ability to get ahead.
