United States President Donald Trump has stated that he will continue efforts to limit the right to automatic citizenship for people born on American territory, despite the Supreme Court’s ruling against his executive order.
In a reaction published on the Truth Social platform, he called the decision “bad for the country” and said that changes could be made through Congress, without the need for a constitutional amendment.
“Congress must begin TODAY the work of ending birthright citizenship, which is costly and unfair to our country. They will have my full and total support,” the 80-year-old wrote.
The Supreme Court’s decision constitutes an obstacle to the effort of the American president, who had intended to change through an executive order a principle known for more than a century in the US, according to which most people born on American territory automatically acquire citizenship.
Trump had previously signaled that he might seek other avenues to advance this initiative.
He has often used executive orders to implement his policies, but in this case he will need to secure support in Congress for a legal change.
The debate over citizenship in the east remains one of the most contentious issues in American politics, dividing public opinion and lawmakers between those who call for stricter restrictions and those who defend current constitutional rules. /Telegraph