President Donald Trump has signed an executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants on his first day in office as the 47th President of the United States
This move aims to reinterpret the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.¹ However, experts argue that this order may face significant legal challenges, as it contradicts the Constitution and longstanding Supreme Court precedent.²
Under the new order, babies born in the US will no longer automatically receive citizenship if their parents are undocumented or hold temporary visas. This change may impact millions of families, particularly those with parents holding H-1B visas or green cards.
Critics argue that this move will create a permanent underclass of stateless individuals, undermining the principles of equality and fairness enshrined in the US Constitution. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other advocacy groups have already announced plans to challenge the order in court.