Senator Eric Schmitt, a Republican from Missouri, has introduced legislation aimed at amending birthright citizenship laws in the United States. In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Schmitt argues that children born in the U.S. to foreign diplomats should not automatically receive citizenship. He cites the 14th Amendment, which he claims has been misinterpreted to include children of illegal aliens and temporary visitors. Schmitt's letter requests an investigation into citizenship documentation granted to foreign diplomats' children and calls for measures to prevent future occurrences. He has also introduced the American Citizenship Act, which seeks to limit birthright citizenship to children of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. Schmitt's efforts come in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling that affirmed birthright citizenship for children born to unlawfully present parents. Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, have opposed such changes, asserting that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all individuals born in the U.S.
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Senator Eric Schmitt Proposes Changes to Birthright Citizenship Laws
Senator Eric Schmitt has introduced legislation to amend birthright citizenship laws, specifically targeting children born in the U.S. to foreign diplomats. He argues that these children should not receive citizenship and has called for an investigation into the issuance of citizenship documentation. His proposal follows a Supreme Court ruling affirming birthright citizenship for children of unlawfully present parents, which has drawn criticism from civil liberties groups.
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Senator Eric Schmitt Proposes Changes to Birthright Citizenship Laws