They are no different in any meaningful way of children of US citizens

While it's true that the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, this principle, known as birthright citizenship, has been subject to debate. Some argue it's an outdated concept, originally intended to provide citizenship for freed slaves, not for children of non-citizens or illegal immigrants. They suggest it may encourage illegal immigration and birth tourism. For example, in 2019, there was a case where a Russian woman was charged for offering birth tourism packages to wealthy Russian women wanting to give birth in the U.S for their children to obtain citiz…  Read moreenship.

On the other hand, the argument that children of illegal immigrants are no different than children of U.S. citizens may overlook some practical issues. Children born to illegal immigrants often struggle with identity issues, language barriers, and limited access to resources. Their parents' undocumented status might limit their opportunities and expose them to the risk of family separation due to deportation.

What solutions do you propose to address these potential problems? How do you think the government should handle the issue of birth tourism?