Trump criticizes birthright citizenship… again

Numerous media outlets are reporting that President Donald Trump said at a rally that he is “seriously” considering ending US birthright citizenship despite the fact that such a move would face immediate legal challenge and is at odds with Supreme Court precedent and the 14th Amendment. The 14th Amendment of the Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship and states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” 

“We’re looking at that very seriously, birthright citizenship,” Trump told reporters outside the White House, echoing his administration’s previous vow to unilaterally end the process by which babies born in the country automatically become citizens. He did not elaborate on his plans, including the controversial matter of whether he would approach this issue through executive action or a congressional action.

Video of the rally appears on CNN.

MHC