Donald Trump's recent executive order seeks to redefine U.S. citizenship, challenging the long-established principle that individuals born in the U.S. automatically receive citizenship. By targeting children born to parents who are undocumented or hold temporary visas, the order could eliminate birthright citizenship for thousands. This controversial move, which could take effect on February 19, 2025, has already prompted legal action, with several states filing lawsuits arguing that it violates the Fourteenth Amendment. The legal battle highlights ongoing tensions regarding immigration policy and constitutional rights in America.
Trump's recent executive order attempts to redefine who qualifies for U.S. citizenship, targeting children born to undocumented immigrants and others in America on temporary visas.
The lawsuit against Trump's order argues that the Fourteenth Amendment's guarantee of birthright citizenship cannot be altered by executive action.
Twenty-two states have joined the legal fight against Trump's order, arguing that it violates constitutional principles that ensure citizenship rights for children born on U.S. soil.
Activists from immigrant rights groups swiftly filed a lawsuit to challenge Trump's executive order, asserting that it contravenes longstanding constitutional protections against disenfranchising citizens.
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