The Harmful Consequences of Ending Birthright Citizenship for Children
Imagine being born in a country but being told you don’t belong there—or anywhere else. This could become a reality for countless children if President Donald Trump succeeds in ending birthright citizenship for those born in the United States to non-citizen parents. Currently, President Trump is pushing to end birthright citizenship through an executive order, a bold and highly controversial move. This challenges the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to “all persons born or naturalized in the United States.” For over a century, this clause has been understood to include children born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. --- How This Could Happen By signing an executive order, President Trump is attempting to bypass Congress and make a direct change to citizenship policy. However, this action is likely to face immediate legal challenges, as many legal experts argue that the 14th Amendment can only be altered throug...