Source: RealClearPolitics
by Agustina Vergara Cid
“On Day One of his second administration, President Trump signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants and even for children of some temporary visa holders. This idea won’t survive legal scrutiny (it has already been blocked by a judge). But even if allowed to stand, this policy wouldn’t help fix America’s immigration system one bit. What it would do is hinder assimilation and create more problems instead. It’s unclear why ending birthright citizenship for the targeted populations is a Day One priority for the Trump administration. It’s possible he made the move in part to signal to some of his voter base that he is tough on immigration. The policy would have very little impact on immigration levels for a very simple reason: Immigrants aren’t motivated to come to America primarily to have children.” (01/29/25)