South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has expressed support for President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at redefining birthright citizenship. The order, issued on the first day of Trump’s presidency, seeks to deny citizenship to those born in the U.S. after February 19 to parents who are in the country illegally. However, a federal judge has blocked the order, calling it unconstitutional. Parties on both sides of the lawsuit are presenting arguments, with a hearing set for February 6 to decide the order’s fate long-term.
Wilson and 17 other state attorneys general are supporting Trump’s efforts, arguing that the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment’s first sentence should not include children of immigrants who enter the country illegally. They believe it goes against the true intent of the amendment, which was to provide citizenship to newly freed slaves and their children. Others argue that legal precedent over the years has consistently upheld the notion that children of immigrants are granted citizenship regardless of their status.
Wilson advocates for citizenship only for U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, aligning with the Constitution’s criteria for granting citizenship based on birth in the U.S. and being subject to its jurisdiction. He also points out financial concerns over covering births to noncitizens. A total of 18 states, including South Carolina, have joined the push to support Trump’s order. The issue remains contentious, with legal battles ongoing to determine the future of birthright citizenship in the U.S.
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