What is US birthright citizenship and what does Trump’s executive order do?
Trump signed an order trying to end the right to citizenship for some children born in the US – here’s what to know
As part of a sweeping crackdown on both undocumented and legal immigrants, Donald Trump signed an executive order on 20 January following his swearing-in as president that tries to end the right to citizenship for some children born in the United States.
In a country where birthright citizenship regardless of lineage is a deeply held value, the president’s attempt to cut off that right for future generations could create a permanent underclass, through policy change that would specifically target communities of color.
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