Trump Explores Plan to End Birthright Citizenship

The team of US President-elect Donald Trump is exploring options to fulfill his campaign promise of ending birthright citizenship.

This controversial move could spark a legal battle that may ultimately reach the US Supreme Court, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

For years, Trump has criticized the concept of birthright citizenship, which is protected under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.

His administration is now examining ways to implement changes through executive action.

Reports indicate that Trump’s allies are drafting multiple strategies to address the issue. Among the ideas being considered are directives to the State Department to stop issuing passports to children born to undocumented parents and tightening visa requirements to combat what has been referred to as “birth tourism.”

Trump’s team argues that the 14th Amendment has been misinterpreted and should not apply to children born to undocumented immigrants.

Some immigration hardliners believe such children are not subject to US jurisdiction and should therefore not qualify for citizenship under constitutional law.

If pursued, this initiative would likely face legal challenges and could provoke a national debate. Opponents insist that the 14th Amendment explicitly grants citizenship to all individuals born on US soil, regardless of their parents' status.