Washington, December 10, 2024: Donald Trump has once again made headlines by pledging to end birthright citizenship, a controversial policy that grants U.S. citizenship to any child born on American soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. This policy has long been a topic of debate in American politics, with Trump calling it “ridiculous” and claiming it serves as a magnet for illegal immigration, arguing that babies born in the U.S. should not automatically be granted citizenship.
However, the prospect of abolishing birthright citizenship through executive action raises significant legal and constitutional concerns. While Trump has previously suggested that an executive order could effectively end the policy, most legal experts disagree, stating that such a move would violate the U.S. Constitution. The 14th Amendment guarantees that all persons born on U.S. soil are citizens, a principle that has been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. As a result, changing this policy would likely require a constitutional amendment, which involves a rigorous process beyond a simple executive order.
Despite the legal hurdles, Trump’s call to reform birthright citizenship continues to fuel the national debate over immigration and citizenship laws. Some lawmakers have proposed legislative solutions to limit birthright citizenship, further intensifying the controversy. However, any attempt to change the policy is expected to face substantial opposition from various legal and political factions.
Achieving this reform is likely to be a long and contentious process. With the U.S. political landscape divided over the issue, the battle to reshape birthright citizenship laws is expected to spark further legal challenges and debates on the broader issues of immigration and citizenship in America.
