The Struggle for Birthright: A Mother's Fight for Her Child's Future

When Donald Trump signed an executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship, expectant moms like Monica were shocked. Monica, who fled political persecution in Venezuela, found out she was pregnant after years of hoping to start a family. She and her husband had finally found stability in the US, but Trump's order threatened to leave their child born stateless. They couldn't even consider Venezuelan citizenship, as contacting their government could put them in danger. Lawsuits have since been filed, including one where Monica is a plaintiff. A judge in Seattle temporarily blocked the order, but the future remains uncertain.Legal experts find the order unclear, wondering if it would apply to families seeking asylum who have been in the US for years. If implemented, tens of thousands of kids could be born into legal limbo each year, without access to government programs. Monica, now in her third trimester, worries about her child's future. How will she explain that her baby might not have a nationality? She's determined to fight for her child's rights, no matter what challenges come their way.