On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders. One of these orders aims to end birthright citizenship, which is the automatic granting of citizenship to anyone born on U. S. soil. This move sparked immediate legal challenges. A lawsuit filed in Massachusetts argued that the order is illegal and tries to change the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship. The lawsuit was brought by an undocumented expectant mother and two nonprofit groups. They believe that ending birthright citizenship would cause harm to millions of people and create a new class of stateless individuals. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) also filed a lawsuit against the order. They see it as unconstitutional and a threat to American values. In addition to the birthright citizenship order, Trump planned to take several other immigration actions. These include declaring a national emergency at the border, reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" policy, and completing the southern border wall. The new administration also aims to strengthen immigration controls and target undocumented criminals. However, many of these plans may face legal battles and require cooperation from international partners.

Trump's New Rules: Birthright Citizenship and More Immigration Changes

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