Trump restricts birthright US citizenship: what it means

On his first day in office, Donald Trump set about reforming the US immigration system. In particular, he limited the right to birthright citizenship.

Previously, children born in the United States were granted US citizenship by birthright (with the exception of children of diplomatic personnel). According to information obtained by CNN, Trump's executive order prohibits federal agencies from issuing documents in certain cases.

The order is to be applied when parents are in the United States illegally, in situations where the mother is temporarily in the United States, for example, on a visa, the father is not a citizen, etc.

The document relies on the phrase "subject to the jurisdiction of the 14th Amendment" of the Constitution.

Earlier, legal experts told CNN that they were skeptical that this wording would be accepted in court. According to the lawyers, this phrase is more applicable to children of foreign diplomats or situations where a foreign country has invaded and occupied a part of the country.

"Trump's allies and officials are well aware that this move is likely to face legal challenges and eventually reach the Supreme Court," the journalists believe.

As reported by OBOZ.UA:

– The inauguration of the 47th American leader took place on January 20.

– The new head of the United States signed a decree on the withdrawal of the state from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization.

– He also suspended US foreign aid programs.

– According to CNN, Trump instructed his aides to organize a phone call with Putin in the first days after his inauguration.

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