Ted Cruz Mocked for Declaring Birthright Citizenship is a 'Terrible Policy': 'Bold Statement When He Benefited From It'

Sen. Ted Cruz drew criticism for calling birthright citizenship a "terrible policy," as many to pointed out he owes his own U.S. citizenship to the very rule.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is facing backlash after calling birthright citizenship a "terrible policy" during a Fox News appearance—despite being a direct beneficiary of it himself.

Birthright citizenship, enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, guarantees that anyone born on U.S. soil is automatically granted American citizenship. It has long been a target for some conservatives, particularly those aligned with anti-immigration stances, despite its deep constitutional roots and longstanding legal precedent.