U.S. Senators Present Bill to Ban Birthright Citizenship, Following Court’s Block on Trump’s Executive Order
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate seeking to end birthright citizenship, following President Trump’s executive order attempting to ban the practice. However, a U.S. court has already temporarily blocked the president’s order.
The bill, proposed by Republican Senators Lindsey Graham, Ted Cruz, and Katie Britt, aims to end birthright citizenship in the United States. The move comes after President Trump’s executive order, which sought to eliminate the right, was halted by a court. Now, lawmakers are pushing for a permanent ban on the practice through this new legislation.
Reasons for the Proposed Ban
The bill argues that the current birthright citizenship law is being misused. With the U.S. being one of only 33 countries that grant birthright citizenship, the senators contend that this policy has led to exploitation. According to the Center for Immigration Studies, between 225,000 and 250,000 children are expected to be born in the U.S. in 2023 with birthright citizenship, making up about 7% of all births in the country.
Senator Lindsey Graham, a key sponsor of the bill, has stated that the U.S. is long overdue in addressing the misuse of birthright citizenship. He cited “birth tourism,” where wealthy individuals from countries like China travel to the U.S. to give birth, ensuring their children obtain American citizenship. Graham also expressed support for Trump’s previous executive order on the matter.
The bill argues that granting citizenship to children of illegal immigrants contributes to the misuse of the system and undermines U.S. immigration laws. It asserts that the practice rewards illegal immigration and has been a growing issue for years.
Concerns Over Misuse of Birthright Citizenship
In 2022, a report from the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee revealed that wealthy individuals, including Russian elites, celebrities, and athletes, were bringing their children to the U.S. for birthright citizenship. The report also noted that American-based companies were helping clients navigate the process.
The bill stresses that restricting birthright citizenship is necessary to protect national sovereignty, combat illegal immigration, and reinforce the integrity of American citizenship.
