Domestic Policy
Should the United States Abolish Automatic Citizenship by Birth?
Should the United States Abolish Automatic Citizenship by Birth?
Here’s The Scoop
During the second Republican debate of the 2024 election cycle at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Vivek Ramaswamy made a bold statement: “I favor ending birthright citizenship for the kids of illegal immigrants in this country.” Ramaswamy argues that the 14th Amendment, which the left often cites in defense of birthright citizenship, does not actually support their position.
He points out that the amendment states that all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the laws and jurisdiction thereof are citizens. Ramaswamy contends that this does not apply to children of illegal immigrants, just as it does not apply to children of foreign diplomats.
BREAKING: Vivek Ramaswamy calls for the end of birthright citizenship for kids who were born in the US with parents who illegally entered the country.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 28, 2023
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“I favor ending birthright citizenship for the kids of illegal immigrants in this country.”
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A video of Ramaswamy’s statement, shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) by Collin Rug, has garnered mixed reactions with 4.2 million views, 37.5K likes, and 4,334 retweets. Some users argue that every child deserves a fair shot at a future, while others believe that ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants would save billions in healthcare and other services.
One user commented, “This would de-incentivize people from entering illegally and take the legal route, as many other immigrants do. Not a bad idea.” Another expressed frustration with the current system, saying, “I’m tired of paying for all these illegals to live on my taxes.”
Ramaswamy’s proposal has certainly struck a chord with many Americans, who are eager for a solution to the ongoing immigration debate. Whether or not his idea gains traction remains to be seen, but it’s clear that the conversation surrounding birthright citizenship is far from over.
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Irishgal
March 4, 2024 at 11:29 pm
Nikki Haley (India- Indians) Kamala Harris (Mother India-Indian, Father, A Jamaican- who still lives on their Jamaca family plantation who owned slaves) and even Vivek- are anchor babies. Natural birth if the original of declared in 1790 was included in Article 2 section 1.but for some reason it is not….technically they are not allowed to be VP, or Pres. Their parents were NOT citizens at the time of their births. Originalist Constitution found def. was in 1790 saying both parents must be US citizens. Until someone pushes the issue- it will remain ‘confused’. Funny coming from Vivek- whose father still is NOT a US Citizen. But I agree. No more. Illegals cross just to have their child here, then end up on “the system” bringing in other family members. It will help stop the illegal crossings!
Tim Kuehl
March 5, 2024 at 9:00 am
And Barack Hussein Obama was not eligible to be president because his philandering father was not a citizen when Barack was born.
Jerome Henderson
March 10, 2024 at 8:13 pm
That’s if you believe the birth certificate alleging birth in Hawaii is legitimate. I opened that alleged “legitimate” birth certificate of Obama in another software program that showed signs of tampering with someone else’s birth certificate PDF.
Jerry C.
March 11, 2024 at 5:09 pm
You are automatically an American citizen at birth if: 1) You are born on American soil. 2) EITHER of your parents is an American citizen, NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE BORN. The children fathered by American soldiers in Vietnam and left behind were later able to claim their American citizenship THROUGH THEIR FATHERS. Obama’s mother was an American citizen at the time of his birth therefore HE was born an American citizen and still would’ve been had his birth occurred on foreign soil. The Constitutional requirement is for “natural-born” citizens, which includes any child born, anywhere, to at least 1 American parent AND any child born on American soil, regardless of their parentage. You “birthers” are a truly ignorant lot!
Mark Smith
October 31, 2024 at 7:36 am
No Jerry, You are the IGNORANT one, children of NON citizens born on US SOIL are ANCHOR babies
Jerry C.
October 31, 2024 at 6:53 pm
And, you m0r0n, the term “anchor baby” results from the FACT that any child born on U.S. soil is automatically an American citizen and that fact usually is sufficient to “anchor” their mother to the U.S., as we are unlikely to take the child from the mother to deport the mother. Birth citizenship has existed since the country began but the term “anchor baby” only came into being in the latter part of the 20th century. I’m no fan of the practice but it is what it is. Quit letting your hatred make you stupid!
Mark Smith
October 31, 2024 at 7:34 am
Tim Kuehl, I do believe Obama’s mother gave up her US citizenship when she moved to Kenya and married that goat farmer, and then he was adopted by that wealthy guy in Indonesia so Kenyan by birth then he was an Indonesia Citizen, I can’t remember when he Slithered into the USA but he should have NEVER been allowed to be in any place of power in the USA
Don
November 1, 2024 at 10:56 am
Exactly. His election was treason and all who voted for him were traitors too.
Mark Smith
October 31, 2024 at 7:27 am
Thank you IrishGal, I have been shouting this for a Very long time and finally someone else is on my side, this was in the constitution that ONLY Natural Born Citizens can be President. I couldn’t find where the VP was not able to be a NON Natural born citizen but because that VP may have to step in to be Pres that should be the case as well. but Kamala has NO right to even be running for President, as far as I am concerned she is a Canadian Citizen as she went to school there her mother became a Canadian Citizen so her child would be that too.
Samuel E. Kaim Moreno
March 6, 2024 at 11:46 am
If the mother is a USA citizen the child is a USA citizen period.
Bobbi T.
March 9, 2024 at 11:56 pm
If the parents are not citizens, the children should not be citizens. The parents are still legal citizens of a foreign nation. So their children ought to be citizens of the nation their parents are.
Dan Meyer
March 10, 2024 at 8:28 pm
WHY our nation bestows citizenship ‘de Tierra’, where one is born, when MOST other nations: Russia, China, India,… grant citizenship ‘de sangre’, by blood or parental heritage. Illegals make mockery of our system.
Audrey Taggart
March 11, 2024 at 2:29 pm
It is a misinterpretation of the amendment to give citizenship to children of non-citizens.
Chuck Riffle
March 16, 2024 at 9:27 am
If birth right doesn’t apply to foreign diplomats, why should it apply to illegals? No difference, Both are here just to work. Would cut the flow of illegals.
Brian
October 31, 2024 at 1:08 pm
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and SUBJECT TO THE JURISDITION THEREOF,are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.
Illegals in this country ane not SUBJECT TO THE JURISDITION THEREOF and any child born to them would not be SUBJECT TO THE JURISDITION THEREOF either