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Donald Trump's birthright citizenship order
Context
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at revoking birthright citizenship in the United States. This policy would change the longstanding practice where any child born on U.S. soil automatically receives U.S. citizenship, regardless of their parents' immigration status.
What is Birthright Citizenship?
- Birthright citizenship refers to the legal principle that any child born in the U.S. automatically becomes a U.S. citizen, as outlined in the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868.
- This policy has been a cornerstone of U.S. immigration law for over 150 years.
- The US is among about 30 countries where birthright citizenship -- the principle of jus soli or "right of the soil" -- is applied.
Trump's Executive Order:
- Trump’s executive order seeks to deny U.S. citizenship to children born in the U.S. if their parents are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The new rule would apply to:
- Children born to people holding temporary visas (like H-1B work visas, student visas, etc.)
- Children born to undocumented immigrants
- Children of lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders)
- Impact on Indian Community: The Indian-American community, one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups in the U.S., would be significantly impacted.
- People who are legally in the country, such as tourists, students, and those on temporary work visas (like H-1B) will be affected.
- If this policy goes through, children born to these individuals in the U.S. would no longer automatically be U.S. citizens. This change could:
- Create uncertainty for U.S.-born children of Indian families regarding their future status.
- Discourage Indian professionals, students, and families from choosing the U.S. as a destination for work or study, as they may prefer immigration-friendly countries like Canada or Australia instead.
- Potentially affect U.S. industries, especially technology, healthcare, and education, which rely heavily on Indian professionals.
Indian American
Impact and Contributions of Indian Americans in the United States
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PYQ Q1: The Indian diaspora has scaled new heights in the West. Describe its economic and political benefits for India. (2023) Q2: “Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries”. Comment with examples. (2020) |
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