An Argentine emigre in Florida is part of a legal battle against President Trump’s executive order that denies U.S. citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily. This order challenges the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to anyone born in the U.S., except for children of foreign diplomats and invading armies. The Supreme Court is reviewing the order, which has been blocked by lower courts for likely violating the Constitution. This case is significant as it tests the balance between executive power and constitutional rights, impacting immigration policies and the lives of many families.
QUESTION: How might changes to birthright citizenship laws affect the identity and future opportunities of children born in the U.S. to immigrant parents?
The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for this immigrant mother
