Hampton Harris Hails Supreme Court Victory for Women's Sports but Expresses Disappointment on Birthright Citizenship Ruling

June 30,2026 - LOWNDESBORO, Ala. – The U.S. Supreme Court delivered two landmark rulings that will be sets standards that impact millions of Americans. In one ruling the court affirmed birthright citizenship. Any child born in the U.S. - whether the parents are citizens, legal residents, illegally in the country, or just here on vacation - is a citizen. The ruling was a blow to the Trump administration which had sought to overturn that long held interpretation of the 14th amendment. Women and girls scored a major win when the court ruled that state laws preventing boys and men from competing in women's sports are constitutional and do not violate title IX.

Congressional candidate - and Montgomery area attorney - Hampton Harris applauded the ruling protecting fairness in women's sports; but expressed disappointment in the ruling making birthright citizenship the law of the land.

In West Virginia v. B.P.J. and the companion case, the 6-3 ruling upholds state laws barring biological males from competing in girls and women's school sports. Harris said that the Court correctly affirmed that sex under Title IX refers to biological sex and that separate teams for biological females are consistent with federal law.

"This ruling is a win for every American girl and woman who has trained, sacrificed, and competed under the promise of a level playing field," said Hampton Harris, Republican candidate for Alabama 2nd Congressional District. "Biological reality matters in sports. The Supreme Court got it right by protecting opportunities Title IX was created to guarantee."

Harris continued: "While this decision empowers states to do the right thing, it should not stop there. We need a nationwide ban to protect not only fairness but the innocence of our children and daughters. It is not only the fair thing to do but the moral and right thing."

"Title IX opened doors for generations of women and girls," Harris added. "Today's ruling honors that legacy by refusing to let those gains be erased. Now it is time for Congress to codify these protections into permanent federal law so that women's sports remain for women, period."

Haris said that the Court's 6-3 decision striking down President Trump's executive order rejecting birthright citizenship was deeply disappointing.

"I am very disappointed in this outcome," said Harris. "It subjects our country to serious challenges going forward, including threats to our national security."

"This has been grossly abused in recent years through birthing tourism," Harris continued. "People come onto our soil just to have a child and then access welfare benefits. We must pursue a constitutional amendment to clarify that birthright citizenship applies to children of U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents who owe full allegiance to our country. This is essential for protecting our national security and restoring the proper value of American citizenship."

Harris said that he has consistently championed policies grounded in fairness, biological truth, and the protection of opportunities for women and girls while prioritizing border security and American sovereignty. He pledged to fight for legislation advancing these America First priorities in Congress.

Hampton Harris is a small business owner, attorney, and conservative running for Congress in District two. Harris hopes to bring Christian values and common-sense solutions back to Washington. A lifelong Alabamian, he has pledged his commitment to economic growth, strong borders, and putting District 2 first. Hampton and his wife, Abbigale, who is a Captain and a JAG officer in the US Air Force, reside in Lowndesboro.

Harris is running in the August 11 Republican primary in the newly redrawn CD2. He faces James Richardson, David Matthews, Chris Horn, Rhett Marques, and Joshua McKee in the primary.

The winner of the Republican special primary election will then face incumbent Congressman Shomari Figures in the November 3 general election.

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