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Liberty Caller Editorial Team

400,000 Births To Noncitizens In 2024 Raise Concerns Over US Immigration Policy

New estimates reveal that nearly 400,000 children were born in the United States in 2024 to noncitizen parents, a figure that underscores ongoing concerns about the impact of birthright citizenship policies. Critics argue this practice, which automatically grants citizenship to children born on U.S. soil regardless of their parents’ legal status, is being exploited and fuels unchecked immigration.

The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) reports that approximately 300,000 of these births were to illegal immigrants, while 72,000 involved foreign nationals on temporary visas, including tourists and workers. The children, commonly referred to as “anchor babies,” gain full citizenship at birth, creating pathways for their families to later secure legal residency.

This controversial policy has drawn sharp criticism for its long-term consequences. Opponents argue that the system incentivizes illegal immigration and undermines the nation’s ability to control its borders. As these children reach adulthood, they can sponsor their parents and extended relatives for green cards, creating a chain migration effect that some say erodes the integrity of the legal immigration system.

The 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause, often cited as the legal basis for birthright citizenship, has never been definitively interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court in the context of children born to illegal immigrants. Legal scholars and constitutional experts continue to debate its application, with many arguing that it was never intended to include individuals without full allegiance to the United States.

Globally, the United States is one of the few developed nations to allow unrestricted birthright citizenship. Most countries, including France, Ireland, and Australia, limit automatic citizenship to children born to at least one citizen parent, sparking calls for the U.S. to reform its approach and align with international norms.

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