Back to News & Commentary ‘My Child is Now a Political Debate’: Immigrant Families Respond as Arguments Wrap in Landmark Challenge against Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Threats Families share how Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order upended their hopes, and forced them to consider early births or leaving the U.S. , she/her/hers , Content Writer & Editor , ACLU April 15, 2026 Families share how Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order upended their hopes, and forced them to consider early births or leaving the U.S. This story has been updated to reflect the recent thoughts and feelings of families affected by Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order as the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in April. * Some names have been changed to protect identities. When Jane* learned about President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, she immediately panicked. The order was slated to take effect July 27. Jane’s first child was due just 10 days later.…