Ron DeSantis criticizes Supreme Court on birthright citizenship
by Flint: Ron DeSantis
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just delivered a striking remark directed at the Supreme Court, saying that "judicially mandating that foreigners are entitled to birth US citizens against the wishes of the people as reflected in law means we cease to be our own rulers." The comment was made during an event where he stood at a podium with the phrase "Defending Florida's" and the state's outline, alongside American and Florida flags. A banner on screen read "Florida's Voice" and included the website
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Temporary authority for Florida to suspend certain restrictions while allowing the legislature to review long-term policy decisions. Additionally, this legislation prohibits pre-planned adoption agreements and surrogacy contracts involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern. China ships people here for birth. It's really a seedy thing, and I'm glad that that we were able to do that. I know we're hoping that the Supreme Court is going to interpret the 14th Amendment so that we can put a stop to some of the people that are coming here for a month, having birth, and then going back to China. That's part of an operation. Why would we let that happen and grant citizenship under those circumstances? Bill also creates enhanced criminal penalties for crimes committed to benefit foreign governments or foreign-owned terrorist organizations, as I mentioned, charitable organizations. It prohibits those organizations from accepting contribution or support from designated terrorist organizations.
