Former President Donald Trump has recently reiterated his intention to challenge the principle of birthright citizenship, enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This stance, previously pursued during his first term, aims to end automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents who are not citizens or legal residents. Legal scholars widely agree that altering birthright citizenship would require a constitutional amendment. Trump has suggested he would be able to implement such changes if re-elected, potentially through executive action or by encouraging the Supreme Court to revisit the issue. Critics argue this proposal is discriminatory and unconstitutional, while supporters claim it addresses loopholes exploited by those entering the country illegally. The 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause has been a long-standing interpretation of U.S. law, dating back to 1868. This renewed focus signals a potential future legal battle should Trump regain office.