Surveillance Project’s Response to Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship

On Tuesday, following a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court confirming that birthright citizenship is enshrined in the 14th Amendment, the Surveillance Project revealed it had presented plans to President Trump’s administration to bypass this ruling.

The project, titled Planning to Keep the Family Together: How to Deport After Birthright Litigation, expresses that the deportation of illegal immigrant parents of anchor babies should be a significant focus. “If an illegal alien is expecting a child, giving birth, or has done so in the U.S., they need to be deported, irrespective of the child’s citizenship status,” said the conservative nonprofit in an email.

Beyond hastening the deportation of illegal immigrant parents, the Oversight Project urges that the administration concentrate on the Redistricting and Election Protection for American Integrity and Representation (REPAIR) initiative. This aims to refine the 2030 Census ahead of the upcoming Congressional reapportionment, stressing the importance of an “accurate 2030 census” that excludes illegal immigrants when determining representation.

Justice Alito, in his dissent, pointed out that the court’s interpretation defies the original meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment and leads to absurd outcomes.

Mike Howell, president of the Surveillance Project, remarked, “My country isn’t merely a plot of land. The Supreme Court may label illegal immigrant anchor babies as citizens, but they are not part of my community. We are prepared to support the Trump Administration in addressing the repercussions of today’s Supreme Court decision.” Howell emphasized a strong desire to see illegal immigrants expelled and visa restrictions implemented to prevent anchor babies from acquiring citizenship.

Interestingly, the proposals from the Surveillance Project seem to navigate around the typical challenges faced by those trying to find legal alternatives following the ruling. Justice Kavanaugh’s 6-3 opinion remains open to further discussions. There is still a significant faction that asserts birthright citizenship is constitutionally guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment.

The White House has been contacted for a response.