Birthright Citizenship

The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011 from the House of Representatives H.R.140

Rep. Steve King (R-IA) a member of the House Immigration Subcommittee, has introduced legislation that would eliminate the granting of automatic citizenship to babies born in the United States. In the past, the bill has been offered by former Congressman, and now current Governor of Georgia, Nathan Deal.

The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011, H.R.140, would require that at least one parent be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident for the newborn to receive automatic citizenship.

“The current practice of extending U.S. citizenship to hundreds of thousands of ‘Anchor Babies’ every year arises from the misapplication of the Constitution’s citizenship clause and creates an incentive for illegal aliens to cross our border,” Rep. King said. “The ‘Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011’ ends this practice by making it clear that a child born in the United States to illegal alien parents does not meet the standard for birthright citizenship already established by the Constitution. Passage of this bill will ensure that immigration law breakers are not rewarded, will close the door to future waves of extended family chain migration, and will help to bring an end to the global ‘birth tourism’ industry.”

This is basic common sense – something we believe that all of us could use more of – especially during this time of proposed comprehensive immigration reform. The citizenship clause written and amended to in the U.S. Constitution under a completely different set of circumstances that was to assist all African’s at the time to not be denied their rightful citizenship. (Please see further reading here.)

We further believe that anyone who cannot see the intent by which the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment was established does not understand American history and as such should immediately, without haste grab a book or whatever that assists in their learning. Furthermore, if it is clarification that one needs please either comment here or email us.

Other Congressmen who feel very strongly about this form of U.S. citizenship are weighing in as well:

“It is unfair to grant birthright citizenship to children of illegal immigrants because it undermines the intention of the Fourteenth Amendment, rewards those that have recklessly broken our nation’s immigration laws, and costs American taxpayers billions annually,” Rep. Miller said. “By simply closing this loophole, we will save taxpayers billions and reduce the appeal of entering the United States illegally. This bill simply makes sense.”

“Throughout my time in Congress, combating illegal immigration has always been a high priority of mine,” Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.), who is also expected to offer a bill that would eliminate chain migration, said. “Addressing the birthright citizenship issue needs to be at the forefront of this effort, and I am pleased to advance this initiative with my colleagues. I will continue working on this – and several other measures – to stem the overwhelming tide of illegal immigration in this country.”

According to Rep. Rob Woodall (R-GA) who is co-sponsoring the bill has this to say; “This Congress must take bold steps to solve our illegal immigration crisis. An important part of immigration reform must be removing the incentives that are in place encouraging illegal immigration. Representative King’s bill is a good step in that direction.”

We have discussed the notion of magnets, entitlements, and the high cost of illegal immigration throughout this site’s history. Now is the time to move forward. (For further reading please click here.)

The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011 from the Senate S.B. 723

Sen. David Vitter Introduces Birthright Citizenship Act

Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) has introduced legislation in the Senate that would amend federal law to require at least one parent of children born in the United States be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011 (S.723) amends section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and is similar to legislation offered by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) in the House.

Sen. Vitter introduced his bill with three original co-sponsors, including Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and Rand Paul (R-Ky.

According to a recent study from the Center for Immigration Studies, 200,000 children are born each year to non-immigrant visitors to the United States. CONTINUE READING FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011 a Combination of House and Senate Bills; A bit more background

“The current practice of extending U.S. citizenship to hundreds of thousands of ‘Anchor Babies’ every year arises from the misapplication of the Constitution’s citizenship clause and creates an incentive for illegal aliens to cross our border,” Rep. King said. “The ‘Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011’ ends this practice by making it clear that a child born in the United States to illegal alien parents does not meet the standard for birthright citizenship already established by the Constitution. Passage of this bill will ensure that immigration law breakers are not rewarded, will close the door to future waves of extended family chain migration, and will help to bring an end to the global ‘birth tourism’ industry.”

In other words we believe Representative King to be stating: The notion of children born to illegal immigrants (and this of course includes; undocumented workers, people without identification properly processed by their home country or the host country) that has arisen from the misapplication of the U.S. Constitution’s citizenship clause – should from a date, shall no longer no longer be applicable insofar as this so-called “birthright citizenship” has been obtained by means of falsification. The ‘Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011’ ends this practice by making it clear that a child born in the United States to illegal alien parents does not meet the standard for birthright citizenship already established by the Constitution.

Representative King as well as other Congressional sponsors believes that by passing this bill will ensure that immigration law breakers will not be rewarded, it will close the door to future waves of extended family chain migration, and will certainly be a step in the right direction of comprehensive reform.

Many illegal immigrants believe that in somehow or in some way American citizenship is their birthright, regardless of what the Constitution states. Members of our staff have spoken on why this is not so. But one must be ready and qualified to take the rubbish flowing out of their mouths – notwithstanding our own President.

According to the distinguished writers at Fellowship of the Minds, Obama tries to foment a race war on illegal immigration, while speaking to Hispanics on the Spanish-language television network Univision, October 25, 2010:

“Well, here’s what we’re going to do. We’re going to see how well we do in this election. And I think a lot of it is going to depend on whether we still have some support, not only from Democrats but some Republicans. …if Latinos sit out the election instead of saying, “We’re gonna punish our enemies and we’re gonna reward our friends who stand with us on issues that are important to us.” If they don’t see that kind of upsurge in voting in this election, then I think it’s gonna be harder. And that’s why I think it is so important that people focus on voting on November 2.

As it is that type of rhetoric is for grandstanding only; furthermore in making comments such as that – one is trying to incite anger, ill-feelings, or some as much as wrath by issuing this challenge to Hispanics and Spanish language Univision executives.

Please click here to read Fellowship of the Minds and their excellent article regarding Obama.