- United States
- Ore.
- Letter
President Trump's proposal to end birthright citizenship raises serious constitutional concerns that would face significant legal challenges. As the 14th Amendment clearly grants citizenship to all persons born in the United States, any attempt to alter this foundational right through executive action would likely be struck down by the courts for violating the Constitution. While the impacts on surrogacy are uncertain, ending automatic citizenship for children born via surrogacy to non-citizen parents could create complex legal issues around the child's nationality and immigration status. This change could deter international intended parents from pursuing surrogacy in the U.S., impacting the industry. Given the legal uncertainties, I urge your office to firmly uphold the 14th Amendment's protections and ensure any policy changes follow the proper constitutional amendment process involving Congress and the states. Safeguarding citizenship rights and providing clarity for families formed through surrogacy should be prioritized over pursuing legally dubious executive actions that undermine Constitutional principles.