President Trump is reportedly considering signing an executive order ending birthright citizenship before he leaves the Oval Office. An executive order signed by President Trump would likely put an end to such legal protections. President Trump is considering signing an executive order ending birthright citizenship before he leaves the Oval Office, The Hill reportsSome constitutional scholars say any executive order Trump signs on the issue would not hold up under the law. The President has previously discussed ending birthright citizenship, claiming that he can indeed enforce the action without an amendment. Less than 40 countries offer birthright citizenship, and Canada is the only other western country which does so.

Source: Daily Mail November 21, 2020 02:05 UTC