Former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to advance his ideas on tightening immigration policies.
This time, he has signed an executive order that aims to end the automatic granting of citizenship to children born on U.S. soil to parents who lack legal status.
The granting of citizenship based on the principle of “birthright” is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment, adopted in 1868, remains one of the cornerstones of the American legal system.
However, Trump’s order is likely to spark heated debates in society and lead to legal challenges. Legal experts have already stated that such changes would contradict the Constitution and are likely to be contested in court. This news has drawn particular attention in countries where the practice of so-called “birth tourism” is common.
Critics point out that Trump’s actions could affect not only undocumented immigrants but also legal residents who are in the country on a temporary basis. This decision may further inflame the already divisive debates surrounding immigration reform, which have long polarized American society.
