Everyone who would be affected if Donald Trump ends birthright citizenship – it’s not just undocumented immigrants

The proposed move to end birthright citizenship goes beyond people entering the country illegally. It challenges a principle that has defined American identity since 1868.

If implemented, it could affect many groups, including families of undocumented workers, international students, skilled professionals on work visas, and visitors who give birth in the United States.

Under such a change, children born on U.S. soil to these parents could be denied citizenship. This would mark a major shift from long-standing constitutional practice.

For generations, the 14th Amendment has been understood as guaranteeing that anyone born in the country is automatically a citizen. This idea has long served as a stable foundation in a divided political system.

Now, that interpretation is being tested in a major Supreme Court case. The outcome could redefine who is considered an American at birth.

The debate also carries serious human consequences, with concerns about children potentially becoming stateless and families fearing access to basic services like healthcare.

Supporters of the amendment’s traditional meaning, including officials like Attorney General William Tong, argue the Constitution is clear, while political rhetoric has already created uncertainty about future rights.