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Trump's birthright citizenship order sparks nationwide debate

Published 29 January 2025, 9:09 am
Among the raft of changes to US immigration settings instigated by President Donald Trump, one policy that sparked immediate uproar was his executive order ending birthright citizenship. Five lawsuits across 22 states have been mounted against the controversial decision. A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked it. As supporters and detractors argue its merit, SBS World News correspondent Catalina Florez and camera operator Edgard Ferreira meet those at the centre of the debate.
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