Protecting the right of birthright citizenship
Summary
The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution says anyone born or made a citizen in the country is a citizen. President Donald Trump signed an order in January 2025 to limit citizenship for children born to parents in the U.S. illegally or temporarily. The Supreme Court is now deciding if this order is legal.Key Facts
- The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all born or naturalized in the U.S.
- President Trump signed an executive order in January 2025 aiming to restrict birthright citizenship.
- The order targets children born to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily.
- Pew Research Center estimates that this could affect about 250,000 children each year.
- The Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of President Trump’s executive order.
- The discussion includes how the U.S. has a history of welcoming immigrants.
- Experts explain what changing birthright citizenship could mean for the country.
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