Letitia James Condemns Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship as FBI Launches Mortgage Fraud Probe

New York Attorney General Letitia James sharply criticized the U.S. Supreme Court following its decision to uphold President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. 

The ruling not only rejected her legal challenge but also limited the power of federal judges to block nationwide policies, drawing a strong reaction from James, who led the first lawsuit against the administration’s order.

The case, known as Trump v. CASA, centered on whether federal district judges have the authority to impose nationwide injunctions. 

The high court ruled 6-3 that such sweeping blocks exceed the scope of judicial authority, effectively allowing Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship to stand for all individuals not directly involved in the lawsuit.

The Trump administration argued that nationwide injunctions go beyond what Congress authorized federal courts to do and asserted that legal remedies should only apply to the parties bringing the suit. 

The court’s majority agreed, avoiding a direct ruling on the constitutionality of birthright citizenship but affirming that Trump’s order could be implemented universally unless challenged in a separate case.

Under the order, children born on or after Feb. 19 to parents who are in the U.S. illegally or are not U.S. citizens will not qualify for birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.

James filed suit against the executive order shortly after it was announced, arguing that New York’s Child Health Plus program would be harmed due to a reduction in federal funding, as children previously eligible for benefits would no longer be recognized as citizens.

“Every child born on U.S. soil is a citizen of this country, no matter which state they are born in,” she said in response, according to Trending Politics. “This has been the law of the land for more than a century.” 

She called the court’s decision a “profound and disappointing setback” for illegal immigrant families and those relying on the courts for constitutional protection.

The attorney general also signaled the potential for further legal efforts, stating that her office and other attorneys general would “continue to defend the Constitution and the common values that unite us.”

The controversy surrounding James has intensified in recent weeks following news that the FBI launched an investigation into possible mortgage fraud connected to her 2023 home purchase in Virginia. 

Federal officials are reviewing whether she misrepresented her residency status to secure favorable loan terms, as Resist the Mainstream has previously covered. 

She allegedly listed the Virginia home as her primary residence while claiming ownership of a New York brownstone where her father was reportedly listed as her husband on mortgage documents.

Amid the investigation, the New York State Assembly inserted language into the state budget that allows individuals to claim up to $10 million in taxpayer-funded compensation if they face “discriminatory or retaliatory” federal charges. 

Sources said the amendment was crafted with James in mind, and it covers any federal legal action initiated after January 1, 2025, according to TP.

Whether James will continue her legal efforts related to birthright citizenship may depend on the outcome of the federal inquiry.

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