United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, a right guaranteed under the US Constitution and upheld by the Supreme Court for over 125 years. The move is part of a broader series of executive actions aimed at reshaping federal immigration and border policies.

Speaking on the matter, Trump emphasized his role as commander in chief, stating, “I have no higher responsibility than to defend our country from threats and invasions, and that is what I’m going to do.”

The longstanding interpretation of the US Constitution grants citizenship to individuals born on American soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. Trump’s executive order, which does not apply retroactively, sets a 30-day timeline for enforcement.

However, the order has already sparked significant legal opposition. Advocacy groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), swiftly filed lawsuits challenging the measure, arguing that it violates constitutional protections.

Legal experts predict a prolonged court battle, with the case likely to escalate to the Supreme Court. Critics of the executive order argue that altering birthright citizenship requires a constitutional amendment rather than an executive action.

Trump’s actions represent a controversial step in his administration’s ongoing efforts to overhaul US immigration policies, igniting a national debate over constitutional rights and the balance of executive power.