In Newark, New Jersey, the state’s Attorney General has announced he is spearheading a campaign aimed at stopping former President Donald Trump’s executive action that seeks to abolish the birthright citizenship policy.

This initiative comes as a response to Trump’s controversial order, which aims to alter the long-standing principle that grants citizenship to individuals born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.

The Attorney General emphasized the importance of maintaining birthright citizenship as a fundamental aspect of American identity and constitutional law. He has called upon fellow officials, legal experts, and community leaders to unite in defending this right against what he views as an unconstitutional and discriminatory measure.

The move has sparked discussions across the nation regarding the implications of such an executive order on families and the broader immigration system. Advocates for birthright citizenship argue that it is a crucial protection that has been upheld for generations and is necessary for the promise of equality and justice in the United States.

Legal conflicts are expected to arise as challengers mobilize to contest the validity of the executive order, which they believe undermines the rights enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. The Attorney General’s campaign signifies a growing resistance to efforts that could potentially alter citizenship policies that individuals and families have relied upon for decades.

As the debate continues, attention will likely focus on how various state officials and advocacy groups respond to this executive order and what steps they’ll take to ensure that birthright citizenship remains untouched by political maneuvering.