rethinking birthright citizenship
Birthright citizenship made sense when America had the frontier and newly freed slaves, but it doesn't anymore. It should be easier for people to live and work in the US without enjoying all the benefits of citizenship because it will help the economy of the US and that of the country the worker comes from. In Europe, as countries opened their borders to workers from less wealthy nations, while still not granting birthright citizenship, both countries profited. Removing this policy still allows for compromises, such as letting children who have lived in the country long enough become citizens. Additionally, an “anchor baby” may sponsor any number of family members, a cause of worry for far-right anti-immigration reformer.