Ending Birthright Citizenship Proposal

Trump’s campaign rhetoric includes a commitment to end birthright citizenship, which he argues would prevent children of undocumented immigrants from automatically becoming U.S. citizens. Changing this constitutional provision would require significant legal and political hurdles, as it would necessitate either a constitutional amendment or a reinterpretation by the Supreme Court. Historically, the concept of birthright citizenship has been a cornerstone of American immigration policy, and any efforts to alter it could have profound implications for families and communities across the nation. In addition to Trump’s proposals, past deportation efforts, such as those during the Palmer Raids and Operation Wetback, highlight the contentious relationship between immigration policy and civil rights, suggesting that modern proposals may face substantial public and legal resistance.