Nivida, an immigrant from Honduras, is due to give birth to a baby boy in April in Louisiana, where she lives with her Mexican husband. Despite the excitement of expanding their family, they fear that their baby will be denied citizenship due to President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship. Moreover, Nivida’s husband is awaiting a special visa that could take years to be granted.
Nivida, alongside other pregnant women, is speaking out against Trump’s order, which would limit birthright citizenship to those with at least one US citizen or permanent resident parent. This has caused uncertainty and fear among immigrant families, as they worry about their unborn children’s futures. The order could lead to children being stateless, affecting their rights and opportunities.
The lawsuit filed against the executive order argues that it violates the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to those born in the US. Asylum seekers like Nivida, Meny, and Liza fear for their families’ safety and future if their children are denied citizenship and potentially become stateless. They emphasize that immigrants come to the US seeking protection and stability, not as enemies of the country.
Despite a federal court temporarily blocking the order, these women still feel uncertain about their children’s citizenship status and the impact of Trump’s anti-immigration policies. They express a mix of hope in the US legal system and doubts about the administration’s actions, as they navigate a complex and emotional journey towards securing their families’ futures.
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