20 Jan 2025

Presidential Action

Protecting 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.
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