Claim:
Social media posts claim that Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship specifically targets Indians, stating that children born to Indian couples in the U.S. will no longer receive automatic American citizenship.
Fact:
The claim is MISLEADING. Trump’s executive order applies broadly to immigrants who lack legal status or are on temporary visas, irrespective of nationality. It does not single out Indians.
What’s the Truth?
✅ Executive Order Targets All Immigrants, Not Just Indians:
The order states that children born in the U.S. will only be granted citizenship if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, a green card holder, or a member of the U.S. military. It applies to all immigrants and does not specifically mention or target Indians.
✅ 14th Amendment Challenge:
The executive order contradicts the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which grants automatic citizenship to anyone born on American soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. Legal challenges were immediately filed against the order by civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
📜 What Does the Order Say?
✔️ Only children with at least one U.S. citizen, green card holder, or military parent will get automatic citizenship.
✔️ This policy affects all nationalities, not a specific group.
📊 Who Will Be Impacted?
- Immigrants from various countries, including India, Mexico, China, and Venezuela.
- It challenges the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to those born on U.S. soil.
📢 Final Verdict: ❌ MISLEADING
Trump’s order affects multiple immigrant communities, not just Indians.