Donald Trump is the President of the US. On December 10, 2024, Trump announced that he would take over the position on January 20, 2025. After taking office he plans to end the right to birthright citizenship added in the US Constitution.

 

This birthright citizenship stems from the 14th Amendment of the US. According to this amendment:
“Every child born on US soil is automatically entitled to or granted US citizenship whether the parents of this child are US citizens or not.”

 

Donald Trump and his supporters argue that this law needs to be changed. So that makes it more difficult to get US citizenship.

 

Moreover, the President of the US Donald Trump also announced: 

“Plans to enhance border security with Mexico, including reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" policy, completing the construction of a border wall, and banning the use of the CBP One app.”

 

In the interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" Donald Trump said that he must fulfill campaign promises, including deporting illegal immigrants and ending birthright citizenship. He further said, he would act on it soon if it is possible through administrative action.

 

On the other side, legal experts believe that birthright citizenship would be difficult to change because it is part of the US Constitution. As it is a constitutional amendment, and the changes in it may require Congress's approval. 

 

According to legal experts, this move could cause and lead to legal challenges and social problems in the country. Moreover, if trying through an administrative order, the matter may be challenged in the courts.

 

Donald Trump's “Ending the birthright citizenship” policy is being debated in various circles, and it remains to be seen whether Trump will be able to implement this announcement or not.

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