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Q&A About New Executive Orders Concerning Immigration and DeportationÂ
The new presidential administration has issued many executive orders focused on immigration issues since taking office. Some of these executive orders have already begun to impact families and systems, some are being challenged legally, and some will lead to actions and consequences that are not yet known. This brief Q&A intends to answer simple questions with currently available information about terms you might hear or read about in the coming days. Links to additional sources and more information related to each question are included. Q: What is âbirthright citizenshipâ?A: The 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868 and reads: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to…