Fri Jan 31 14:09:38 UTC 2025: ## Fact Check: Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Doesn’t Target Indians Specifically

**Washington, D.C. –** Following President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship in the United States, misinformation spread rapidly on social media. Numerous posts falsely claimed the order specifically targeted Indian citizens, asserting that children born to Indian parents in the US would lose automatic citizenship eligibility.

A thorough investigation by the PTI Fact Check Desk reveals these claims to be misleading. While the executive order aims to revoke birthright citizenship for children born in the US to undocumented or temporary visa-holding parents, it does not single out any particular nationality. The order explicitly states that US citizenship will only be granted to children born in the US if at least one parent is a US citizen, green card holder, or member of the US military.

The order, which contradicts the 14th Amendment, has already faced legal challenges from immigrant and civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union. The new policy impacts a broad range of immigrants, not just those from India. Although India was a significant source of immigrants in recent years (approximately 145,000 in 2022, according to Pew Research Center data), the impact of the executive order is not limited to any single country of origin.

The PTI Fact Check Desk’s investigation included a review of the executive order itself, as well as corroborating reports from news outlets such as CBS News and The Indian Express. The conclusion is clear: the executive order aims to reform birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants, irrespective of their national origin. Social media posts claiming otherwise are inaccurate and contribute to the spread of misinformation.

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