Who’s An American Citizen? & The View – Top 3 Takeaways – April 1st, 2026

There are four existing exceptions to birthright citizenship  that have been recognized by the United States Supreme Court: Children born to foreign diplomats; Children born in outlying possessions such as American Samoa and Swains Island; Children born to enemy invaders; Children born to tribal families that owe direct allegiance to their tribe. Therefore, I’d argue, and the Trump team going forward should if they hope to win on this issue, that with four existing exceptions – all of which have to do with a parent’s foreign status or heritage/allegiance - it’s completely consistent to say that if neither a father or mother retains legal status in this country – their primary allegiance is to the country in which they are citizens.