Pew Research: Nearly 1 in 10 babies born in US are to undocumented mothers
A new Pew Research analysis shows that nearly 1 in 10 babies born in the US are to undocumented or temporary legal immigrant mothers. The data has sparked debate around birthright citizenship, a constitutional right challenged by President Donald Trump.
Nearly 1 in 10 babies born in the US are to undocumented or temporary legal immigrant mothers, according to a new Pew Research analysis. The data shows a rapid rise in births to unauthorized mothers from 2019 to 2023, following a 40% drop from 2006 to 2016. President Donald Trump has challenged the constitutional right of birthright citizenship, citing concerns that it is being exploited. Critics accuse Trump of trying to undo the Constitution, while others question whether there should be limits to birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the issue by late June. The phenomenon of 'birth tourism' has also raised concerns, with some individuals traveling to the US solely to give birth and obtain US citizenship for their child.
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