Tim Scott's Stance on Immigration and Border Security

Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina questioned the legality of former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' campaign promises to end birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants. Scott stated that he does not believe presidents can unilaterally revoke birthright citizenship through executive action, echoing legal scholars who argue that a constitutional amendment would be required. Scott's comments came during a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, where he criticized the Biden administration's handling of immigration and pledged to deploy additional border agents and immigration judges if elected president.