Trump vows to end birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants’ kids if reelected.

Trump Vows to Ban Birthright Citizenship for Children of Illegal Immigrants

Former president Donald Trump has promised to ban birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants if he is reelected. This move, according to Trump, will choke off a major incentive for continued illegal immigration, deter more migrants from coming, and encourage many of the aliens Joe Biden has unlawfully let into our country to go back to their home countries. Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential primary, made this announcement in a campaign video and said he will ban the practice on his first day in office.

Trump has been vocal about his opposition to the “unfair practice” of “birth tourism” and has promised to end it. “It’s a practice that’s so horrible and so egregious,” he said. He made the same promise when he was president in 2018, but former House speaker Paul Ryan (R., Wis.) shot down Trump’s idea, saying he “obviously cannot do that.”

In 2019, Trump again said he was “seriously” considering ending the practice. “We’re looking at that very seriously, birthright citizenship,” Trump told reporters.

Why is Trump Against Birthright Citizenship?

Trump believes that birthright citizenship is an unfair practice that encourages illegal immigration. He argues that the United States is the only country in the world where a person comes in, has a baby, and the baby is essentially a citizen of the United States for 85 years with all of those benefits. Trump’s policy aims to deter illegal immigration and encourage aliens to go back to their home countries.

Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship with an Executive Order?

Former House speaker Paul Ryan (R., Wis.) said that Trump “obviously cannot do that” and that ending birthright citizenship would require a constitutional amendment. As conservatives, Ryan and others believe in the Constitution and do not support changing immigration laws via executive action.

Conclusion

Trump’s promise to ban birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants has been met with both support and opposition. While some believe that it will deter illegal immigration and encourage aliens to go back to their home countries, others argue that it is unconstitutional and unfair. Only time will tell if Trump will be able to follow through on his promise.

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