'Too Bad for Our Country': Trump Slams Birthright Citizenship Verdict That Brings Relief to H-1B Indians

Former President Donald Trump criticized a federal court ruling that upheld birthright citizenship, a decision that provides relief to Indian nationals on H-1B visas. Trump called the verdict "too bad for our country" in a statement reacting to the ruling.

The ruling, issued by a federal judge, affirmed that children born in the United States to non-citizen parents are automatically granted U.S. citizenship under the 14th Amendment. This decision directly counters Trump's previous efforts to end birthright citizenship through executive action.

For Indian professionals working in the U.S. on H-1B visas, the ruling removes a significant source of uncertainty. Many H-1B holders have children born in the U.S. who would have lost citizenship rights if Trump's proposed policy had been implemented.

Trump had argued that birthright citizenship encourages illegal immigration and burdens the country's resources. His administration had sought to reinterpret the 14th Amendment to exclude children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders.

Legal experts note that the court's decision aligns with longstanding constitutional interpretation and precedent. The ruling is expected to face further appeals, potentially reaching the Supreme Court.