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Nanette D. Barragán, a U.S. Congress member representing California's 44th district, recently shared her thoughts on several pressing issues via social media. Barragán, who has been serving in Congress since 2017, has consistently voiced her opinions on matters impacting her constituents and the nation.

On January 23, 2025, Barragán addressed the recent ruling by a federal court in Texas regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. She noted that although the court declared DACA illegal, "the decision does not affect DACA renewals, at least for now." Current beneficiaries can continue to renew their status and permits. " Atención, beneficiarios de DACA Un tribunal federal en Texas declaró que DACA es ilegal, pero la decisión no afecta las renovaciones de DACA, al menos por ahora. Esto significa que los actuales beneficiarios de DACA aún pueden renovar su estatus y permisos de…"

Later that day, she affirmed the citizenship rights of individuals born in America. Emphasizing support from her party colleagues, she stated unequivocally: "If you are born in America, you are American. Period." This was accompanied by a note of solidarity with fellow House Democrats upholding Constitutional rights. "If you are born in America, you are American. Period. @HouseDemocrats stand with our Constitutional rights."

On January 25, Barragán endorsed a statement made by Senator Alex Padilla regarding misinformation or inaccuracies circulating publicly: “Shit that ain’t true.” She expressed agreement with this sentiment in her brief message directed at Senator Padilla. “Shit that ain’t true.” You got that right @SenAlexPadilla.