Trump Plans to End Birthright Citizenship

President-elect Donald Trump has made ending birthright citizenship a key focus for his upcoming administration, suggesting he may utilize executive action to reinterpret the 14th Amendment, which currently guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. During an interview on NBC's 'Meet the Press,' Trump labeled the existing law as 'ridiculous' and expressed a belief that it allows foreign nationals to exploit the system. Republican lawmakers, including Senator Tommy Tuberville, support Trump's stance, arguing that the amendment's language was not intended to apply to children born to foreign tourists or students. They anticipate that any changes initiated by Trump could lead to a legal showdown that may ultimately reach the conservative-dominated Supreme Court. Trump’s proposals have garnered applause from congressional Republicans, who are aligned in the belief that the 14th Amendment needs re-evaluation. The implications of these changes could significantly impact immigration policy in the United States.