Donald Trump has signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants. This move aims to prevent certain documents, such as Social Security numbers and birth certificates, from being issued to these children.¹
The order, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” will apply to babies born after February 19th. However, it’s expected to face immediate legal challenges, as it departs from the traditional interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to all people born in the U.S.
Key Implications:
- Exclusion from citizenship: Children born to undocumented immigrants or those whose parents are temporarily in the U.S. on visas will be excluded from citizenship.
- Difficulty accessing essential services: Newborns may face challenges accessing healthcare, education, and other essential services without documents like Social Security numbers and birth certificates.
- Impact on immigrant families: The order may leave immigrant parents unsure of their own legal status and vulnerable to deportation.
Civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), have already pledged to challenge the policy in court. Trump’s administration believes they are on “good ground” to end birthright citizenship, but the move is likely to face significant opposition.
Source: Nairametrics
