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‘If you’re born here, you are a citizen.’ Colorado’s Attorney General on why he’s suing President Trump over birthright citizenship

“The constitution makes very clear in the 14th Amendment that if you’re born here on U.S. soil, you are a citizen. You have the rights of a citizen.”

Colorado’s attorney general filed suit against Donald Trump less than a day after the 47th president took the oath of office. The lawsuit is in response to an executive order to restrict birthright citizenship, which is outlined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Phil Weiser, a Democrat, joins his counterparts in 18 states and the District of Columbia in challenging the new administration. San Francisco is also a party.