Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the 14th amendment does not provide for automatic citizenship for the children of aliens.

Summary

The resolution would add language to the 14th Amendment stating that a person born in the United States is only a citizen at birth if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or a lawful permanent resident. It would give Congress authority to pass laws to enforce this rule. The measure aims to clarify that children of undocumented immigrants are not automatically granted citizenship.

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