Trump Cancels Birthright Citizenship: 7.25 lakh Indians Shaking

The return of the Donald J Trump administration in the United States has been earmarked with extreme executive orders that were passed last night. In the first line of duty, Trump cancelled the long-standing birthright citizenship act that grants U.S. passport to anyone who is born on American soil.

The repercussions of this serious executive order that was passed by Trump are being strongly felt by the Indian community that has been staying in the United States.

While Green card holders and permanent residence have no issue with this citizenship amendment, it is the temporary visa holders who are in a state of shock now.

As per reported estimates, there are a total of 7.25 lakh temporary visa holders in the United States, who have Indian origin. These people have been awaiting green card with the hope that their children would automatically get US citizenship upon birth. However, with the new amendment made by the Trump administration, this hope is evaporated.

Trump had already made it very clear that he will be going really hard on illegal immigrants and inadequate border invasions. He has walked the talk now by amending the birth citizenship act, which directly affects a section of the Indian population.

However, this new amendment by Trump is likely to come under the legal radar. Several Democratic-led states have filed lawsuits challenging this decision. If federal courts rule that the Constitution protects birthright citizenship, any change would require a constitutional amendment. This would require a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress and approval by three-quarters of state legislatures. It is a lengthy process that could take years. Thats the reason the Constitution has not been amended since 1992.