WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today released the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive orders announced on his first day in office.
“Arizonans have called for action to address our nation’s border challenges and reduce costs, and I am fully committed as their Senator to advancing solutions that reflect their priorities. But a number of today’s executive orders, including seeking to end birthright citizenship, are contrary to the ideals of what makes our country great.
“Only Congress has the authority to enact meaningful reform, and some of today’s executive orders include dangerous policies Arizonans do not want. I am committed to working across the aisle and fighting to deliver solutions that keep Arizonans safe, foster economic growth, and reform our broken immigration system.”