The resolution expresses strong opposition to President Donald Trump's executive order, signed on January 20, 2025, which seeks to end birthright citizenship in the United States. This policy would revoke the constitutional right granted by the 14th Amendment, which automatically confers citizenship to all individuals born in the U.S., including those born to undocumented immigrants. The resolution highlights the historical significance of birthright citizenship, its implications for millions of American families, and the potential increase in the unauthorized immigrant population if the policy is enacted.
Furthermore, the resolution notes that the executive order has faced legal challenges from Attorneys General in twenty-two states, asserting that it is both illegal and immoral. It calls for the condemnation of the executive order and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to President Trump and Rhode Island's Congressional Delegation, emphasizing the state's stance against the proposed changes to citizenship rights.