In his first major act as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling birthright citizenship, a cornerstone of US immigration law. The order seeks to reinterpret the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, which has historically granted citizenship to anyone born in the US, to exclude children born to undocumented immigrants. This controversial move has sparked intense debate and is expected to face numerous legal challenges from organizations such as the ACLU, who argue that the executive order violates the Constitution.

The policy is expected to have a profound impact on immigrant families, particularly Indian-Americans, many of whom have relied on birth tourism to secure US citizenship for their children. Additionally, the shift will affect those in the country on temporary visas, such as the H1-B visa, and could lead to widespread uncertainty for millions of individuals and families.

As the Trump administration continues its push for stricter immigration policies, the fate of birthright citizenship will depend on legal battles, advocacy from immigrant rights groups, and the ability of courts to uphold constitutional protections for vulnerable communities.