Immigrant Parents and U.S. Births
320,000 out of 3.6 million U.S. births in 2023 had parents without legal status.
245,000 births to parents without legal status, 15,000 to mothers with temporary status and fathers without, and 60,000 to illegal immigrant mothers with U.S. citizens.
Supreme Court reviews 2025 executive order to end birthright citizenship with hearings in 2026 and ruling by mid-2026.
Opponents argue birthright citizenship allows unauthorized immigrants to access benefits and avoid deportation.
Supporters cite 14th Amendment for birthright citizenship regardless of parental status.
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