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In the wake of President Donald Trump’s tenure, several Republican lawmakers are working to solidify key executive orders into permanent law, especially those related to immigration and border security. Their aim is to safeguard Trump-era policies and ensure they remain in effect long after his administration.
A central focus of these efforts is the issue of birthright citizenship. Representative Brian Rabin (R-Texas) recently introduced the Birthright Citizenship Act, a bill designed to restore the original intent of the 14th Amendment and put an end to what some Republicans view as the misuse of birthright citizenship. This bill, which has garnered 41 co-sponsors, would eliminate the automatic granting of citizenship to children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents. Rep. Rabin emphasized that Trump’s executive order on this issue was a critical step in the right direction, and codifying these reforms into law would solidify them for future generations. “Restoring fairness to our immigration system and defending the true intent of the 14th Amendment are essential to making America great again,” he said.
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) also voiced his support for codifying birthright citizenship reform, arguing that it would help prevent legal challenges from Democrat-led states. “States don’t have standing in these cases; individuals do,” he noted, but acknowledged that litigation is inevitable and emphasized the need to act swiftly to prevent further delays.
Additionally, lawmakers are pushing to make other Trump-era immigration policies permanent, such as the “Remain in Mexico” policy. Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) introduced legislation to reinstate this rule, which requires migrants to stay in Mexico until their immigration hearings in the U.S. “Remain in Mexico ought to be done now,” said Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.).
Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) argued that executive orders are temporary by nature, while legislation would provide lasting solutions. “Anything Trump ordered regarding the southern border is going to receive my support,” he said.
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) is working to reintroduce legislation addressing student visas for individuals involved in unlawful protests or riots, a bill aimed at those supporting anti-Israel demonstrations on U.S. campuses. Ogles praised Trump’s executive order to send foreign Hamas supporters on student visas back to their home countries, calling it a “brilliant effort.”
Finally, Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) introduced the WHO is Accountable Act, aimed at restricting U.S. funding to the World Health Organization unless significant reforms are made.
With the 2024 elections approaching, these legislative efforts underscore the Republican Party’s commitment to securing Trump’s immigration policies into law and ensuring that future administrations cannot undo the progress made. These bills are not only a response to the current immigration crisis but also a means of shaping America’s future by reinforcing the core values of the Constitution.