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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alicja Hagopian

More Americans support Trump’s birthright citizenship rollback than oppose it, new poll reveals

The data suggests the American public is feeling slightly more optimistic following President Trump’s entering office - (AP)

More Americans are in favor of President Donald Trump’s attempt to curb birthright citizenship than are against it, a new poll reveals, as presidential approval is improving post-inauguration.

The controversial executive order issued by Trump at the inauguration aims to end birthright citizenship for children of migrants, who are in the US on temporary visas or illegally. The move has already faced lawsuits from dozens of states and affected parties.

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