Bill to Restrict Birthright Citizenship

LIVE: Sen. Graham introduces the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2024 https://t.co/jBvKJnffIT

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) September 25, 2024

Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) has introduced a bill entitled the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2024.  Contrary to longstanding precedent, the bill would withhold birthright citizenship from the U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.  President Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship.

Birthright citizenship was laid out in the first sentence of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution: “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.”

“For 125 years, the Supreme Court has repeatedly reaffirmed birthright citizenship, including for the U.S.-born children of undocumented residents,” said Jennie Murray, President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum.

“Birthright citizenship promotes integration, and it strengthens our nation and communities. It’s one of the things that makes America exceptional: If you’re born here, you belong here.”

In June, Forum Senior Fellow Linda Chavez laid out and answered questions that have arisen around birthright citizenship. Defending it is one of the Forum’s six 2024 Immigration Principles.

KJ