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Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Push | Roanoke News

Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Push | Roanoke News

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Trump’s latest executive orders aim to restrict birthright citizenship for children born to diplomats, foreign government representatives, and those engaging in “birth tourism”—a move critics say violates the Constitution. Though the administration claims it’s fixing loopholes, legal experts warn these rules can’t override the Fourteenth Amendment, and the Supreme Court’s prior rejection of similar efforts casts doubt on their legality. The orders also target children of suspected terrorists and penalize “birth tourism operators,” though estimates suggest far fewer cases than claimed. With no clear guidelines for enforcement and constitutional challenges looming, opponents believe these restrictions are politically motivated and legally doomed.

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