This is one hot topic right now and it should be. There are legitimate issues with this issue that people need to understand. I do agree that infants born to LEGAL immigrants should retain their birthright citizenship status, but the issue does not really apply to this group of people.
The issue applies to those being trafficked into America specifically for giving birth here. Many illegal birthing houses have been busted over the last 20 years. Sadly, these infants are not given proper prenatal care and are typically born in less than sanitary conditions. Some are sold to couples willing to pay for them.
It is this group that the birthright issue should address. Yes the infant is innocent in the situation but the fact the mother was trafficked for the purpose of giving birth here is the issue. If we stop this aspect then we can crack down on human trafficking of infants who, in many cases, have zero record of even being born and zero way of tracking the infants well being.
When people understand that this is the root of the issue maybe we can address it without affecting legal immigrants children.
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