Donald Trump has announced plans to end the law granting U.S. citizenship to those born on American soil. This information was shared on the official campaign website of Trump and J.D. Vance, the prospective Vice President of the United States.
Donald Trump has announced that, under his new administration, only children born on U.S. soil to at least one parent who is either a U.S. citizen or a legal resident will automatically receive U.S. citizenship. This policy change was outlined on the official campaign website of Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, who is expected to serve as the next Vice President of the United States.
The site states that for a child born in the U.S. to qualify for automatic citizenship, one parent must be a U.S. citizen or have legal residency in the country. Federal agencies will be promptly directed to implement this policy. According to the website, Trump and Vance will formally assume office on January 20, at which time the policy is expected to take effect.
Immigration lawyers in the U.S. have expressed concerns, calling the policy unconstitutional. They argue that, if enforced, it would be a serious violation of the U.S. Constitution. Greg Siskind, a prominent immigration attorney, stated that this policy would directly breach the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, and lawsuits could be filed against the government if the policy is pursued.
According to a 2022 census by the Pew Research Center, the U.S. has a population of 334.9 million, a significant portion of whom are immigrants, both documented and undocumented, including millions from Bangladesh. Like immigrants from other nations, many Bangladeshi immigrants aim to secure U.S. citizenship or a green card.
One of the most accessible and popular pathways to U.S. citizenship and green card eligibility is through birthright citizenship. Under current law, children born in the U.S. are automatically granted citizenship, which also allows their parents to reside legally in the country until the child reaches 18. This provides a smoother route to citizenship and a green card. Trump’s proposed policy would pose a significant setback for undocumented immigrants residing in the U.S.
Source: Ittefaq
