Renewed Call to End Birthright Citizenship by President-elect Donald Trump
President-elect Donald Trump has renewed his call to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. whose parents are not in the country legally. Online posts falsely claim this would strip four of Trump's children of citizenship because of their mothers' citizenship status when they were born.
Key Points
- Trump plans to end birthright citizenship through executive action
- Misinformation circulating about the citizenship status of Trump's children
- Legal experts argue that revoking birthright citizenship would require a constitutional amendment
Pros
- Addressing immigration policy concerns
- Clarifying misconceptions about birthright citizenship
Cons
- Potential legal challenges
- Disagreement on the method of implementation