During a visit to the Texas border last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he would take action to eliminate birthright citizenship for American-born children of illegal aliens if elected president next year. Former President Donald Trump has promised the same and teased the idea multiple times during his presidency, though he never followed through.
The Birthright Citizenship Debate, Explained
Political debates over interpretations of the 14th Amendment aren’t new.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a campaign event on Monday, June 26, 2023, in Eagle Pass, Texas (Sergio Flores for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a campaign event on Monday, June 26, 2023, in Eagle Pass, Texas (Sergio Flores for The Washington Post via Getty Images)



