US President-elect Donald Trump intends to end birthright citizenship when he takes office on January 20, 2024. During an appearance on NBC meet the PressHe explained, “We’re going to end it because it’s ridiculous.” Trump has criticized birthright citizenship, claiming that it promotes illegal immigration and encourages “birthright tourism”.
“Potential impact of Trump’s immigration reforms on Indians in the US”
The proposed change could have a significant impact on Indians in the US. Russell A. Stamets, a partner in the Circle of Counsel, sharp The broader consequences were highlighted, noting Trump’s pledges to limit the expansion of student visas, H1-B visas and student work visas. He emphasized that these actions, along with the potential end of birthright citizenship, would make it more difficult for all immigrants, including Indians, to immigrate to and live in the US.
Birthright citizenship, established by the 14th Amendment, grants U.S. citizenship to anyone born in the country, regardless of the citizenship of their parents. While not all countries extend this right, Trump and his supporters argue for reform to prevent potential abuse. If Trump moves to end birthright citizenship, legal challenges are expected.
“Challenges and uncertainties surrounding Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship”
This practice is deeply rooted in American law, and changing it would require a constitutional amendment – a process that is extremely difficult. Experts like King Stubb and Rohitashv Sinha, partner at Kasiva, highlight procedural challenges, including the need for a two-thirds majority in Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states.
Any policy change will impact a significant portion of the population, including more than 5.4 million Indian Americans. Although Trump has proposed using an executive order, experts are skeptical of its effectiveness. Alex Nowrasteh of the Cato Institute pointed out that Trump has made similar claims for years without taking any action, casting doubt on his ability to end birthright citizenship.
