Washington, March 7 (NationPress) The Hindu American Foundation has allied with numerous faith-based groups in urging the US Supreme Court to maintain birthright citizenship. They caution that any moves to restrict this constitutional right could disrupt immigrant families and jeopardize the nation's religious diversity.

On February 26, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) joined 57 faith-based organizations in submitting an amicus brief for the case Trump v. Barbara, which is currently under the Supreme Court's consideration, as revealed in a media release on Friday.

This brief follows growing concerns among immigrant families after an executive order was issued by the Trump Administration in January 2025, aiming to curtail birthright citizenship.

The foundation emphasized that the Constitution clearly safeguards the rights of children born in the United States.

“Since the issuance of the Executive Order by the Trump Administration in January 2025, immigrant parents have experienced significant unease,” the organization stated, asserting, “the Constitution is unequivocal – children born on American soil are citizens.”

The group contended that the matter transcends legal boundaries and is deeply embedded in moral and religious principles that advocate for inclusivity.

“In addition to being a constitutional right, birthright citizenship represents a moral obligation for Hindus to embrace others, recognizing the world as our family,” the foundation elaborated in its statement.

It cited teachings from Hindu texts to support its position.

“The narrow-minded see one individual as kin and another as a stranger. The entire world is a family – this is the ethos of the magnanimous,” states the Maha Upanishad.

Similarly, the Taittiriya Upanishad advises: “regard your guest as Divine.”

The foundation noted that Hindus stand alongside various faith communities advocating for the protection and welcome of immigrants and their families.

“Hindus align with many other faith groups who share the responsibility towards immigrants in this nation, ensuring their children have the security of citizenship,” the statement affirmed.

The organization also highlighted that birthright citizenship is vital for maintaining religious diversity in the United States.

Hindus represent one of the latest immigrant communities, with over three-quarters of Hindu Americans born outside the US.

“Ensuring birthright citizenship is critical for preserving religious diversity in this country,” the foundation noted, pointing out that without the assurance of citizenship for their offspring, immigrant families may encounter increased challenges in establishing their lives in America.

Needhy Shah, the senior legal director at the Hindu American Foundation, remarked that this issue significantly impacts immigrant communities striving to carve out their place in a new nation.

“I've witnessed numerous families within our community bravely navigate the complexities of establishing their lives in an unfamiliar country while raising children and striving to uphold their religious practices,” Shah stated.

“Birthright citizenship is crucial for ensuring these families feel secure in coming and remaining here,” she added.

The case currently under Supreme Court review occurs amid broader discussions regarding immigration policy and interpretations of the Constitution's citizenship clause.

The matter revolves around the 14th Amendment, enacted post-Civil War, which affirms that all individuals born or naturalized in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction are citizens.