Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:43am on 01 Feb 2025,Saturday International
Donald Trump has reignited the debate on birthright citizenship, arguing that it was originally intended for the children of slaves, not for individuals globally. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump emphasized that birthright citizenship should not apply to “unqualified people” and their children. He expressed support for the provision but stressed that it was not meant to allow people worldwide to claim U.S. citizenship. Republican Senators have introduced the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025, which aims to restrict birthright citizenship to children born to legal immigrants and U.S. citizens, excluding children of illegal immigrants.
