Trump and his major immigration hullabaloo: End of birthright citizenship? Will Indians suffer?

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A VIP Pass? President-elect Donald Trump is of the opinion that he cannot hand out automatic citizenships like Santa.
Trump claimed that it encourages illegal immigration and "birth tourism."
Birthright Citizenship 101: The US grants citizenship to anyone born on its soil, thanks to the 14th Amendment.
If birthright citizenship ends, children of Indian green card holders might not automatically get US citizenship, leading to uncertainty over their immigration status. Sigh.
H-1B visa holders could face further complications, as their children’s citizenship status might be tied to their parents' visa, limiting opportunities in the US.
Legal experts say that challenging a constitutional right requires more than a tweet and a slogan.
Experts also say that these proposals might be just a scare tactic and less about actual change. What do you think?
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