Republican Corner · GOP
Secure Borders, Secure Citizenship
Clarify Citizenship, Close Loopholes, Protect Sovereignty
Conservatives argue that birthright citizenship, as currently interpreted, incentivizes illegal immigration and undermines national sovereignty. They believe the 14th Amendment's original intent was not to grant citizenship to children of those who are not legally subject to U.S. jurisdiction, and that amending immigration policy through legislation is necessary to secure borders.
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Deters Illegal Immigration
Changing birthright citizenship would remove an incentive for people to enter the country unlawfully, reducing illegal immigration and associated costs.
Originalist Interpretation
The original intent of the 14th Amendment, particularly the phrase 'subject to the jurisdiction thereof,' did not include those illegally present in the U.S.
National Sovereignty
Controlling who becomes a citizen at birth is a fundamental aspect of national sovereignty and ensures that citizenship is earned or legally inherited, not simply granted by circumstance.