
20 Jan 2025
Presidential ActionProtecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at redefining birthright citizenship in the United States. The order specifies that children born in the U.S. to mothers who are either unlawfully present or temporarily in the country, and whose fathers are neither U.S. citizens nor lawful permanent residents, will not automatically receive U.S. citizenship. This action could face significant legal challenges, as it directly addresses interpretations of the Fourteenth Amendment, potentially affecting immigration policy and citizenship rights.