WASHINGTON (Reuters) - trump said on Wednesday that his administration was seriously looking at ending the right of citizenship for U.S.-born children of noncitizens and people who immigrated to the United States illegally.
"We're looking at that very seriously, birthright citizenship, where you have a baby on our land, you walk over the border, have a baby - congratulations, the baby is now a U.S. citizen. ... It's frankly ridiculous," Trump told reporters outside the White House.
Trump has made cracking down on immigration a central plank of his presidency and re-election campaign, but many of the administration's sweeping rule changes and executive orders have been stymied by the courts.
The Republican president had told Axios news website in October 2018 that he would end "birthright citizenship" through an executive order. Experts have said such a move would run afoul of the U.S. Constitution.
The Constitution's 14th Amendment, passed after the Civil War to ensure that black Americans had full citizenship rights, granted citizenship to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States."
It has since routinely been interpreted to grant citizenship to most people born in the United States, whether or not their parents are American citizens or legally living in the United States.
(Reporting by Jeff Mason; Writing by Makini Brice; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Jonathan Oatis)
"There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."
"There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."
I hope he does, but he'll probably fail at that too.
Trumpet (08-21-2019)
"There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."
"There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."
Trumpet (08-21-2019)
Trump is correct. The 14th. Amendment was not written so any illegal can come here and have a litter of American citizens who then are eligible for government handouts.
Keep families together, arrest and deport them all.
Common sense is not a gift, it's a punishment because you have to deal with everyone who doesn't have it.
Bigdog (08-21-2019), Earl (08-22-2019), Truth Detector (08-21-2019), Wolverine (08-22-2019)
Bigdog (08-21-2019), Truth Detector (08-21-2019), Wolverine (08-22-2019)
After listening to Trump's presser last night or the night before, whatever and now this...
I am voting for Trump this time.
This immigration issue was never considered back then, laws change, and this one needs to change. And whiny democrats can STFU because they love changing laws they don't like.
Trump is correct in this matter.
Bigdog (08-21-2019), BRUTALITOPS (08-21-2019), Earl (08-22-2019), Truth Detector (08-21-2019), Wolverine (08-22-2019)
Trump makes a lot of noise. We have to discuss it since he is in office. That is such a waste. Melania brought her family over, yet Trump is against chain immigration. Trump's mother followed her brother over after he was established enough. More chain migration.
Trump is a mess. The rules he wants for others never apply to him.
Guno צְבִי (08-21-2019)
"There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."
I'm all for if Barron Trump is the 1st to have to leave the US.
Earl (08-22-2019)
Mason Michaels (08-22-2019)
Its WAY overdue.
"Those who vote decide nothing. Those who count the vote decide everything." Joseph Stalin
The USA has lost WWIV to China with no other weapons but China Virus and some cash to buy democrats.
Truth Detector (08-21-2019)
Personal Ignore Policy PIP: I like civil discourse. I will give you all the respect in the world if you respect me. Mouth off to me, or express overt racism, you will be PERMANENTLY Ignore Listed. Zero tolerance. No exceptions. I'll never read a word you write, even if quoted by another, nor respond to you, nor participate in your threads. ... Ignore the shallow. Cherish the thoughtful. Long Live Civil Discourse, Mutual Respect, and Good Debate! ps: Feel free to adopt my PIP. It works well.
Earl (08-22-2019)
That is correct & why he is so stupid...…..
His kids would not be citizens...….
He does not think anything through-it felt right @ the time.
"There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."
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