Congress Holds the Key to Birthright Citizenship, Says Opinion

An opinion piece argues the Supreme Court erred in Trump v. Barbara by granting automatic birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. It contends the clause reflects allegiance to the sovereign and not blanket citizenship for children of those under foreign power, citing historical debates and Wong Kim Ark. The author urges Congress to act—potentially by invoking invasion clauses to deny automatic citizenship for the children of illegal entrants and birth tourists, allowing naturalization instead—and suggests overturning Barbara via legislation or a constitutional amendment as a longer-term fix.