President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, is calling for the United States Supreme Court to end the U.S. government’s birthright citizenship policy.
Homan discussed the impact of the policy during a panel discussion at the New College of Florida.
The border czar blasted the policy, warning that it serves as a “magnet for more illegal immigration.”
Homan made these remarks when he was asked about the effects of this policy and how the Supreme Court should address the issue.
The policy grants American citizenship to the children of illegal aliens, often referred to as “anchor babies,” who are born on U.S. soil.
However, Homan emphasized that the policy incentivizes illegal immigration.
“Well, I’ll say this: It’s an enticement, it’s a magnet for more illegal immigration,” Homan said.
He continued by explaining the connection between birthright citizenship and the increasing number of illegal alien families coming to the U.S.
Homan pointed to the Obama administration’s handling of illegal alien family units.
He noted that many of these families were initially allowed to stay temporarily but later faced orders for deportation after failing to establish legitimate “asylum” claims.
Homan specifically referred to the significant number of family units with children who