trump's disregard for children in citizenship debate

yikes, this article really highlights how trump's policies are affecting the most vulnerable among us—babies. it's wild that in this whole birthright citizenship debate, advocates like Bruce Lesley are pointing out that lawmakers aren't even mentioning the word 'child.' like, how can you talk about citizenship without considering the impact on babies? it’s kinda shocking that this is happening in a country that prides itself on being a safe haven for families. lesley mentions that this impacts every baby born in america, and he's right. under trump's executive order, which he signed on his first day in office, we could see a huge shift in how citizenship is granted, making it way harder for parents to prove their status. this bureaucratic mess could seriously jeopardize the health coverage that so many newborns rely on. currently, medicaid covers 40% of all births in the u.s., which is crucial for ensuring that babies get the care they need from the start. if we change this system, it could lead to more complications for families, especially those with serious health conditions. it’s just frustrating to see how trump's administration seems to treat children as an afterthought in these discussions. we should be focusing on how to support families and ensure every child has a healthy start, not complicating things further. https://www.kotz.org/2026-03-31/babies-are-an-afterthought-in-the-birthright-citizenship-case-advocates-say