Tue, December 10, 2024

'Un-American and shameful': House Dem slams Trump's promise to end birthright citizenship

Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., reacts to President-elect Trump's promise to end birthright citizenship. Posted: December 10, 2024 | Last updated: December 10, 2024
The article discusses a strong reaction from a House Democrat to former President Donald Trump's promise to end birthright citizenship if he were to return to office. The Democrat, Rep. Ted Lieu, described Trump's proposal as "un-American and shameful," emphasizing that the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. Lieu argues that this policy is fundamental to American values and criticizes Trump's intention as an attack on these principles. The article highlights the ongoing debate over immigration policy and constitutional rights, with Trump's stance seen by critics as an attempt to alter a long-standing interpretation of the Constitution for political gain.

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