President-elect Donald Trump has reignited a divisive debate by pledging to end birthright citizenship, a right enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
This guarantee currently bestows citizenship on all individuals born on American soil, regardless of their parents’ legal status.
Trump has signaled his intent to address this issue through an executive order, framing it as part of his broader immigration overhaul.
Legal experts, however, have cast doubt on the feasibility of such a move, emphasizing that altering this constitutional provision would likely require a constitutional amendment—a rigorous and lengthy process.
Critics view the proposal as legally untenable and predict significant court battles if implemented. Trump remains undeterred, describing the initiative as a key step toward reshaping U.S. immigration policy, even as skepticism about its legality mounts.
This pledge, part of Trump’s campaign to tighten immigration rules, has reignited discussions about the 14th Amendment and its interpretation, raising fundamental questions about citizenship and American values
