The Supreme Court's recent ruling on birthright citizenship has sparked intense debate across the country, with some critics arguing that the decision opens the door to citizenship for children born to foreign nationals illegally present in the U.S. and dilutes American citizenship.
A top government watchdog group, The Oversight Project, has released a multipoint plan to protect the homeland and the integrity of U.S. citizenship. The plan, which was shared with a news outlet, focuses on combating "anchor babies" and "birth tourism" by deporting parents and suspending visas for countries engaging in the practice.
The plan's author, an attorney and president of The Oversight Project, argued that the ruling did not grant legal status to the parents of so-called "anchor babies" and that an increase in deportations, particularly of the parents of potential anchor babies, is key to preventing the dilution of American citizenship.
The plan also includes a proposal to position ICE at certain hospitals to prevent foreign nationals from giving birth to U.S.-citizen children. Additionally, it calls for the suspension of all visas for countries like China that engage in birth tourism, citing China as a major source of the practice and other economic threats.
The Oversight Project's plan has sparked criticism from some lawmakers, who argue that it is too extreme and would have unintended social repercussions. However, the plan's author remains committed to the idea that birthright citizenship is absurd in its application and that preventative measures are necessary to protect American citizenship.
The Supreme Court's ruling has also led to calls for constitutional amendments to overturn the decision. However, observers say that these efforts appear politically untenable at present.
The Department of Homeland Security has stated that it disagrees with the ruling and has called on Congress to take immediate action to address the issue. The agency has also reported a significant increase in deportations and self-deportations under the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration.
The White House has stated that President Trump remains committed to protecting the value of natural-born citizenship and has directed Congress to take immediate action to address the issue. The administration has also announced plans to double down on efforts to keep the border secure and deport illegal aliens.
