He's talked about it before, in his first term and on the campaign trail for his first term.
It rests on the argument that the 14th amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens. "Birthright citizenship" completely ignores that "subject to jurisdiction" part. But if you apply that portion, which is clearly written in the amendment, then someone born here who then flies back to China (or wherever) at age 1 would obviously not be subject to the jurisdiction of US and state laws, and wouldn't be a citizen.
So it's basically a reinterpretation of existing law.
I don’t think citizenship should be granted freely. When the child, who was born and raised in this country, of the legal resident reaches 18, he/she should be able to choose if he/she wants to become a citizen of this country or that of his parents. Then that adult child if he/she chooses can then go through the naturalization process like everyone else.
at some point our ancestors came here and all their descendants were citizens without a bunch of rigamaroll. we just need to end the abuse of birth tourism and illegal's anchor babies
I definitely agree we should put an end to birth tourism and illegal anchor babies. Although, I don’t think green card holders and permanent legal residents should be allowed the right to anchor babies either.
If green card holders and permanent legal residents want their children to become legal citizens, then they, themselves, should go through the Naturalization process, pledging allegiance to this country; otherwise they would be raising a child whose parents allegiance is to another country.
That’s just my personal opinion.
I do believe that there are plenty of people, although they are from another country, in this country who love this country just as much as most citizens do. There are also, unfortunately, citizens of this country who do not love this country at all or not as much as those who are not citizens, but reside here legally, yet love this country with all their heart.
I have flown to Asia many times over the years and EVERY flight has had MANY new-born (days old) babies with their parents flying home. If that is happening on nearly every flight, dozens or more flights a day for decades......
He's talked about it before, in his first term and on the campaign trail for his first term.
It rests on the argument that the 14th amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens. "Birthright citizenship" completely ignores that "subject to jurisdiction" part. But if you apply that portion, which is clearly written in the amendment, then someone born here who then flies back to China (or wherever) at age 1 would obviously not be subject to the jurisdiction of US and state laws, and wouldn't be a citizen.
So it's basically a reinterpretation of existing law.
parents should at least be legal residents
Residents don’t hold allegiance to this country. Citizens do.
People with green cards/ permanent legal residents seems like a fair trade-off to get rid of the birth tourism and anchor babies of illegals.
I don’t think citizenship should be granted freely. When the child, who was born and raised in this country, of the legal resident reaches 18, he/she should be able to choose if he/she wants to become a citizen of this country or that of his parents. Then that adult child if he/she chooses can then go through the naturalization process like everyone else.
at some point our ancestors came here and all their descendants were citizens without a bunch of rigamaroll. we just need to end the abuse of birth tourism and illegal's anchor babies
I definitely agree we should put an end to birth tourism and illegal anchor babies. Although, I don’t think green card holders and permanent legal residents should be allowed the right to anchor babies either.
If green card holders and permanent legal residents want their children to become legal citizens, then they, themselves, should go through the Naturalization process, pledging allegiance to this country; otherwise they would be raising a child whose parents allegiance is to another country.
That’s just my personal opinion.
I do believe that there are plenty of people, although they are from another country, in this country who love this country just as much as most citizens do. There are also, unfortunately, citizens of this country who do not love this country at all or not as much as those who are not citizens, but reside here legally, yet love this country with all their heart.
I disagree. It is not that hard to become a resident in a country, it is more difficult to become a citizen.
MAYBE a certain time limit on how long that person has been a resident. MAYBE.
Spawn dropped on USA soil are subject to the jurisdiction of the nation of their parent’s citizenship.
It really is as simple as that.
Just because it’s been interpreted incorrectly for so many years doesn’t invalidate it.
Agreed.
Some countries don’t have extradition agreement with the US, hence the criminals (e.g. with dual citizenship) are not subject to jurisdiction….
Birthright citizenship does not exist in the Constitution.
It was invented by the SCOTUS out of thin air, just like the fake abortion right.
It was a campaign promise
Make it retroactive too.
What's the deal with Matt Wallace. He seems to be kind of a sensationalist?
The 14th amendment gives him, or any president, the authority to do this.
Here's a good thread explaining why birthright citizenship is a fabrication, not law.
Read the posts a couple above this one:
https://x.com/GregLoc40342535/status/1819850792003858515
I have flown to Asia many times over the years and EVERY flight has had MANY new-born (days old) babies with their parents flying home. If that is happening on nearly every flight, dozens or more flights a day for decades......
Okokok…any children born of slaves in the USA can apply for citizenship.
Agreed. Such a long standing court precedence would not be an easy fix and the current court is unlikely to redefine.
There goes the blue states.
It's who counts the votes that matters.
I don't have an X account and saw this on Gab. Is this legit?
We can only hope. We need him and Vivek challenging the status of children born from illegals and all the chain migration. Get them all out!
Count on it.
Whatever is decided, wouldn't hurt to require a DNA test to ensure the parents are who they are asserted to be.
Yes and we are extremely happy... MAGA....
Thank God about time at lease the “DEAD” can still VOTE. (Satire)
Ok? And? Is poster for or against that?
Hope so.
about time