What Does It Mean to Be an American?

The U. S. Supreme Court is looking at a big question: Should everyone born in the U. S. automatically be a citizen? Right now, the 14th Amendment says yes, but some want to change that. If the Supreme Court says no, things could get complicated. Kids born to parents who aren't citizens might not get citizenship right away. They could have to go through a long process to become citizens, which could cause problems. They might not have access to important things like healthcare or education. Experts worry this could create a group of people who don't fully belong anywhere.This change could also affect how immigration is handled. Parents who aren't citizens might face more checks, and states might need to confirm a child's citizenship before giving them benefits. This could lead to more debates about who should be a citizen and how to decide that. Some people think ending birthright citizenship would help control immigration. Others say it would hurt immigrant communities, especially Latino and Asian families. They also worry it could lead to legal fights across the country. As the Supreme Court makes its decision, many people are watching closely. This ruling could change how citizenship works in the U. S. for a long time.