2024 GOP Field Split On Ending Birthright Citizenship
Republican Presidential Candidate Ron DeSantis Meets With Residents Along The Southern U.S.
DIANA GLEBOVA
WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT
June 29, 2023
8:19 PM ET
Republican presidential candidates are at odds about whether to end birthright citizenship, but several of those polling at the top, including former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, have all said they oppose automatic citizenship for those who enter the country illegally.
The 14th amendment grants citizenship to those “born or naturalized in the United States.” Some Republicans argue that the language of the amendment is unclear on whether it applies to those who enter the country illegally, and point to the rates of birthright to illegal immigrants in the United States. Proponents of birthright say it would require a constitutional amendment to alter current laws.
Trump has come out with the most comprehensive policy to end birthright for the children of illegal immigrants, vowing to issue an executive order on his first day in office. DeSantis has pledged to “take action” to end birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants, but has not outlined his policies specifically. (RELATED: ‘Invasion’: Trump Vows To End Birthright Citizenship For Children Of Illegal Immigrants)
https://dailycaller.com/2023/06/29/2024-gop-field-split-ending-birthright-citizenship/
