Nivida, an immigrant from Honduras who is expecting a baby boy in April, is fearful that President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship could leave her child without the same rights as her American-born child. Nivida’s husband has a visa application in process for lawful permanent residency, and she has filed an asylum application that was recently dismissed. Last week, a lawsuit was filed against Trump’s executive order by pregnant women, including Nivida, stating that it violates the 14th Amendment. The order attempts to limit birthright citizenship to those born to at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Meny, an asylum seeker from Honduras, also expressed fear and uncertainty regarding the order’s impact on her unborn child’s future. Similarly, Liza, a Russian immigrant, fears that her child may be left stateless if denied birthright citizenship due to persecution in Russia. Trump’s Justice Department lawyers defended the order as part of efforts to address immigration issues. However, a federal court judge temporarily blocked the order last week. Nivida, Meny, and Liza, who were shocked by the order, expressed hope in the U.S. court system, despite doubts about the country’s democracy and rule of law. The women’s stories highlight the emotional toll and fear caused by Trump’s anti-immigration agenda on immigrant families seeking protection and stability in the U.S.
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