order directly contradicts the 14th Amendment and the long-standing principle of birthright citizenship in the United States.


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Indian-American lawmakers have strongly opposed President Donald Trump's executive order targeting birthright citizenship. Key points include:

Opposition Statements
  • Congressman Shri Thanedar declared, "No matter what Donald Trump says or does, birthright citizenship has and will be the law of the land. I will fight to protect it at all costs."
  • Congressman Ro Khanna criticized the order for impacting children of legal immigrants, including those on H-1B visas
  • Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal called the order "unconstitutional"
Key Details of the Executive Order
The order, signed on January 20, 2025, aims to:
  • Deny citizenship to children born to undocumented immigrants
  • Exclude children of parents in the U.S. temporarily (e.g., students, H-1B visa holders)
  • Take effect on February 19, 2025
Legal Challenges
  • A coalition of immigration rights groups has challenged the order in court
  • Attorneys general from 22 states have filed lawsuits to block the executive order
Potential Impact
  • Threatens automatic citizenship for children of temporary visa holders
  • Could particularly affect Indian professionals and students on H-1B and other temporary visas
The lawmakers argue that the order directly contradicts the 14th Amendment and the long-standing principle of birthright citizenship in the United States.

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