Trump Cancels Birthright Citizenship; 22 U.S. States Sue | WPN World People News

On January 22, 22 U.S. states filed a lawsuit against President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, with the White House responding that it is prepared to meet the lawsuit in court.

On his inauguration day, Trump signed an executive order announcing the abolition of birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to illegal immigrants or legal temporary residents. The executive order would apply to babies born in the U.S. 30 days after the signing of the order.

This policy change would affect millions of children born in the U.S. to parents who are not U.S. citizens, challenging the interpretation of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The 14th Amendment clearly states: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States."

In response to the proposed policy, 22 states jointly filed a lawsuit with a federal court on January 22, arguing that the move is unconstitutional and would have significant social and legal consequences. Several state attorneys general stated that ending birthright citizenship would render millions of legally born children stateless and undermine the U.S.'s long-standing policy of immigrant inclusion.

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said, “This policy directly challenges America’s core values. Birthright citizenship is a fundamental pillar of our nation’s rule of law. Trump’s actions are not only unconstitutional but will have a profound impact on our economy, society, and families.”

On the other hand, conservative supporters of the policy argue that the current birthright citizenship policy encourages illegal immigration and needs reform to protect national resources. However, critics contend that the move could exacerbate racial and class divisions and lead to further legal disputes.

The lawsuit is expected to become a legal focal point in the coming months and could ultimately be taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court. The 22 states involved in the lawsuit emphasize that they will do everything in their power to defend constitutional rights and ensure that every child born in the U.S. retains their rightful citizenship despite any policy changes.