President Donald Trump issued an executive order targeting automatic citizenship for U.S.-born children of immigrants in the country illegally, in line with a campaign promise. The order was part of a broader immigration strategy in his second term. Trump falsely claimed the U.S. is the only country to grant citizenship through birth, although more than 30 countries do so. The executive order aims to halt illegal entry and return millions of illegal aliens to their home countries. However, the order may face legal challenges, similar to the “Muslim ban” fight from his first term, delaying its implementation.
The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. and subject to its jurisdiction. The clause has been affirmed by the Supreme Court despite challenges. Ending guaranteed birthright citizenship is considered an unorthodox view by constitutional lawyers. This executive order reflects a key piece of Trump’s Agenda47 policy platform from his campaign, seeking to clarify the amendment’s scope to exclude children born to foreign diplomats.
Overall, the executive order issued by Trump on birthright citizenship for children of immigrants in the country illegally is part of his broader immigration strategy in his second term. The order may face legal challenges, similar to past immigration-related executive orders, and its impact is not immediate. Trump’s campaign has long emphasized the need to end birthright citizenship, citing the need to clarify the 14th Amendment’s scope.
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