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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I have issued a statement regarding the Birthright Citizenship Case being heard by the Supreme Court today. See the full statement below. #Mayra4Congress #scpolitics #sc01 #southcarolina #scotus

MAYRA RIVERA VAZQUEZ FOR CONGRESS
South Carolina's First Congressional District
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 1, 2026
Rivera Vazquez Condemns Trump's Attack on the 14th Amendment as Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Case
“No president has the power to rewrite the Constitution by executive order. This case is about whether we keep our promise to every child born on American soil.”
BEAUFORT, S.C. — As the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Trump v. Barbara, the most significant constitutional challenge to birthright citizenship in American history; Mayra Rivera Vazquez, Democratic candidate for South Carolina’s First Congressional District, issued the following statement condemning the Trump administration’s effort to strip citizenship from children born on U.S. soil.
“The 14th Amendment is not a loophole. It is a promise,” said Rivera Vazquez. “Written in the aftermath of the Civil War to ensure that no government, not a court, not a president, not a king, could ever again decide that some people born on American soil are less than citizens. That promise is on trial today.
“I am running for Congress in South Carolina’s First District. My community knows what it means to be told you don’t fully belong here. We know what it means to have your dignity questioned, your legitimacy challenged, your children’s future put on the line. That is exactly what this executive order does and it is exactly what the 14th Amendment was written to prevent.

Every federal court that has reviewed this order has found it unconstitutional. Legal scholars across the political spectrum have called it a rewriting of the Constitution itself. The plain text of the amendment is unambiguous: all persons born in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens. There is nothing ambiguous about that. There is nothing to reinterpret.
If this administration succeeds, it will not just affect future children, it will cast a shadow over the citizenship of millions of Americans going back decades, creating the kind of permanent underclass this nation fought a Civil War to abolish.
I stand with the families whose children’s citizenship hangs in the balance today. I will carry this fight to Congress, where I will oppose any effort, legislative or otherwise, to undermine the 14th Amendment. The floor of our democracy is not negotiable.”

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Today, we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy. Dr. King believed in a world where we as a community serve one another and support each other. 1/3 #Mayra4Congress #scpolitics #MLK #civilrights

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

The energy at the Beaufort County Convention was incredible. I had an amazing time. People are ready for change. Ready for new leadership. Ready to fight for a New American Dream where working families come first. This movement is just getting started. 🔥 #Mayra4Congress #scpolitics #sc01

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day! We celebrate some of the amazing women of the Lowcountry today, from athletes to storytellers; they shine bright. #Mayra4Congress #IWD2026 #sc01

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I had an amazing time with the people at the Colleton County Democratic Convention last night. It was really invigorating, sharing ideas and policy plans with everyone. The vibe was electric, and I appreciate the opportunity to meet with y'all. #Mayra4Congress #scpolitics #sc01 #southcarolina

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Organize, register, and vote like the Lowcountry’s future depends on it… because it does. 💪🌊 #Mayra4Congress #SBAban #LowcountryBusiness #SCSmallBiz #ImmigrantEntrepreneurs

🚨 BREAKING for South Carolina small business owners: The Trump SBA just banned all non‑citizens (including green card holders) from SBA‑backed loans. That means even 1% immigrant ownership can tank a whole company’s access to capital, including thousands of Latino and immigrant‑owned businesses across the Lowcountry. This is a financial wall around our neighbors, not a “pro‑small business” policy.

What the new rule does:
✅ 100% ownership must be U.S. citizens or nationals.
✅ Green card holders? Banned, even with tiny stakes.
✅ Your Charleston restaurant or Beaufort landscaper with an immigrant partner? Now ineligible too.

South Carolina impact:
SC has nearly 35,000 Hispanic‑owned businesses fueling our economy. Immigrant entrepreneurs support tens of thousands of jobs here - from Bluffton food trucks to Hilton Head construction crews. Now they’re locked out of affordable capital. SBA claims it’s “prioritizing Americans.” But Latino and immigrant owners are powering Lowcountry growth, yet face bigger barriers to loans.
This isn’t about fraud. It’s punishing immigrants who built businesses like your favorite taquería or barber shop.

What we should do:
Open doors to capital for all SC small businesses: Latino, Black, women, immigrant owners driving our growth. Tag @SenatorTimScott, @LindseyGrahamSC, @RepNancyMace, and your House member. Ask: Do you support this ban in South Carolina? Hold them accountable to the public.

Organize, register, and vote like the Lowcountry’s future depends on it… because it does.

💪🌊 #Mayra4Congress #SBAban #LowcountryBusiness #SCSmallBiz #ImmigrantEntrepreneurs

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Beth Young @by1103.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Is it just me or does it feel like the US is lactose intolerant but drinks a gallon of milk everyday?

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Beth Young @by1103.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Is it just me or does it feel like the US is lactose intolerant but drinks a gallon of milk everyday?

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Pear 🍐 @purelypear.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Mob rules have been initiated.

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Nancy Mace wants to rename Black Lives Matter Plaza after a right-wing provocateur. Meanwhile, families in SC-01 are getting notices that their health insurance premiums could more than double in January. Different priorities. I’m running to lower costs —not chase stunts in D.C. #mayra4congress

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Across the country women in the Army are having the same issue. We need to stop this! #mayra4congress #southcarolina #army #hiltonhead #beaufort

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

In congress i'll stand up to discrimination in all its forms #southcarolina #somalia #minnesota #hiltonhead #scpolitics

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

As a member of congress i will fight to keep ACA subsidies, because healthcare is not a luxury, its a necessity. #southcarolina #scpolitics #mayra4congress

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

We need to end the dysfunction! #southcarolina

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NPR @npr.org · 27/09/2025

The National Hurricane Center said a tropical depression currently hovering over the Caribbean could intensify as it approaches the East Coast. South Carolina's governor declared a state of emergency.

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Southeast U.S. braces for heavy rains from a potential tropical storm

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The New American Dream is about opportunity, inclusion, and fighting for a future where everyone has a fair shot. This vision isn’t built for a select few—it’s built by and for all of us. Together, we can create a country where hard work is rewarded and communities are supported. #southcarolina

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The Lowcountry deserves leaders who fight for our families, our future, and our freedoms. Change starts here. #southcarolina #charleston

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Thank you to Emerge South Carolina for all you do to train and nurture past and future candidates. It was an honor to meet A'shanti F. Gholar, National President, and learn about the future plans for Democratic women candidates across this nation. I count myself blessed to be one of you.

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Mayra was invited to address the congregation of the First Baptist Church of James Island. Thank you, Victor Williams, and the St. James Democrats for the opportunity to speak for Women's Day.

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Last night, Mayra was at the hearing for the Beaufort County Council, which is considering whether to develop a golf course and residential community on St. Helena. Several hundred people showed up, many in opposition to the proposal, with the tagline "Protect St. Helena."

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

We must come together, across party lines, to reject political violence and recommit ourselves to respectful dialogue and democracy.

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

It was a pleasure to be present at the CHCI Awards and Gala in Washington D.C. ! Great to be in attendance with such a wonderful organization thats developing our next generation of leaders.

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Thank you Post and Courier for the AMAZING write up about our campaign. This movement is about transformative change and making a New American Dream for all of us to succeed !

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

South Carolina deserves an education system that prepares every child for success not just a few. For too long, our schools have been underfunded, our teachers undervalued, and our students overlooked. That has to change.

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

While in D.C. I had the opportunity to meet with Rep. James Clyburn, Rep. Rob Menendez, Rep. Ro Khanna along with Janet Murgia, the CEO of Unidos and Katherine Pichardo, The CEO of the Latino Victory Fund.

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

My name is Mayra Rivera Vázquez . Im a mom, grandmother, Army wife, and a lawyer. I have spent my life fighting for families, immigrants, and working people. Now im running for Congress to bring solutions, protect our future, and make sure the American Dream is for everyone. #southcarolina

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Me entristece profundamente el trágico tiroteo y la muerte de Charlie Kirk. La violencia no tiene lugar en nuestro discurso político ni en nuestras comunidades.

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Mis oraciones están con su familia, amigos y seguidores en este momento tan doloroso. Debemos unirnos, más allá de las líneas partidistas, para rechazar la violencia política y renovar nuestro compromiso con el diálogo respetuoso y la democracia.

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

SC-1 Deserves a Champion in Congress. That Champion will be me !

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

I had the honor of attending the NAACP Hilton Head/Bluffton Gala this past friday.

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Mayra4Congress goes to Washington D.C. We have meetings with future colleagues like the DCCC, Latino Victory Fund, Congressmen and the Hispanic Caucus. Together we are Building a strong coalition! Together we are Building the New American Dream!!

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Eight years ago, Hurricane María changed Puerto Rico forever. It wasn’t just the wind or the rain, it was the silence after. The power outages, the collapsed homes, the unanswered cries for help. And the painful truth that the federal government turned its back on our people.

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Mayra Rivera Vazquez @mayra4congress.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

The Jones Act of 1917, also called the Jones–Shafroth Act, was a major piece of U.S. legislation that reshaped Puerto Rico’s political and civic status. Passed by Congress on March 2, 1917.

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Beth Young @by1103.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

I’m so proud of my friend.

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Scott Smith @canaansdad1987.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Exactly. It's not the deportation as a deportation thing. It's the way it's being handled. #USDemocracy

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

After serving his state as attorney general and governor, @roycoopernc.bsky.social knows the people of North Carolina better than anyone. He's the right person to be their next senator, and we have to do everything we can to help him win.

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Shadow61 @shadow61.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

@pauleric70.bsky.social thank you for sharing this. Someone that is brave enough to do the right thing. Now he can be sure History will be nice to him. His family should be proud of him!!!Thank you Atty Adam Boyd. God bless you and stay safe.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Isaiah Hodgson, who arrested 2 U.S. citizens, including 20-year-old Adrian Martinez at Walmart and Job Garcia at Home Depot, is accused of entering the women’s restroom and approaching a female while intoxicated and armed with a handgun. lataco.com/border-patro... by @shoton35mm.bsky.social

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Instead of going after violent criminals, this administration is terrorizing our neighborhoods and arresting U.S. citizens.

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

🚨🚨🚨 I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x POS convicted felon & adjudicated rapist Trump did 🚨🚨🚨

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