Arizona AG Mayes praises Supreme Court ruling affirming birthright citizenship

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released a public statement reacting to a Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship.

In the statement, Mayes argues that the 14th Amendment’s language is clear and was meant to guarantee citizenship for people born in the United States. She says the Court “upheld that promise” and supported the constitutional principle behind birthright citizenship.

Mayes also frames the ruling as strengthening communities and helping families who came to the U.S. seeking a better life. She credits the decision with protecting rights that, in her view, many Americans have fought for over generations.

The press release describes Mayes as having helped bring the case alongside other attorneys general to defend the constitutional rights at issue. It does not provide details about the legal reasoning or any specific procedural steps for individuals.

For the most accurate information about what the ruling changes in practice, readers may want to review the official Supreme Court decision itself and any related materials linked from the court’s website.