A growing number of parents across the United States are voicing concern that their children— even those born on U.S. soil—could face uncertain citizenship status if a high-stakes legal challenge to birthright citizenship succeeds. At the center of the debate is a potential court ruling tied to policies supported by U.S. President Donald Trump , which aim to reinterpret or limit the long-standing principle of birthright citizenship . For many families, the fear is stark: Could children born in the United States end up with no recognized nationality at all? What Is Birthright Citizenship? Birthright citizenship is based on the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution , which states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States… are citizens of the United States.” For over a century, this has been interpreted to mean: Anyone born on U.S. soil is automatically a citizen This applies regardless of parents’ immigration status (with limited exceptions,...