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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Ria Pathak

What Is Birthright Citizenship And Why Did Trump Move To End It? What You Need to Know

When President Donald Trump returned to the White House on 20th January 2025, he swiftly signed a controversial executive order to abolish birthright citizenship—a principle enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution.

Birthright citizenship, a cornerstone of American identity, guarantees that any child born on US soil automatically becomes a US citizen.

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