Executive order denies citizenship for children born to undocumented or temporary visa holders
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday night that will deny US citizenship to children born on American soil to parents who are in the country illegally or on temporary visas unless one parent is a US citizen or lawful permanent resident. This move, set to take effect in 30 days, challenges the long-standing legal interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which has historically guaranteed birthright citizenship, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
The executive order will impact Indian immigrants, particularly those on H-1B visas, as their children will no longer automatically receive US citizenship
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The order is likely to have a significant impact on Indian immigrants, a large proportion of whom are H-1B visa holders or students, especially in STEM fields
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Previously, children born to these immigrants in the US were automatically granted citizenship, but under the new rule, they will not
This change also complicates the green card process, as those affected will need to seek citizenship through alternative legal routes.
In addition, children with birthright citizenship could previously sponsor their parents for US residency once they turned 21, but this will no longer be possible. Trump’s executive order aims to curb ‘birth tourism,’ where foreign nationals travel to the US to give birth and gain citizenship for their children.
The move has sparked backlash, with civil rights and immigration groups, including the ACLU, filing a lawsuit against the order. The lawsuit argues that the executive order is unconstitutional and illegal, as the 14th Amendment clearly grants citizenship to those born in the US. The legal battle is expected to escalate, potentially reaching the US Supreme Court.
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