The Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. Barbara has sparked controversy over birthright citizenship, with many arguing that it undermines the sovereignty of the United States. The decision, which grants citizenship to the children of illegal immigrants, has led to calls for reform in the census process.

Census Reform

The current system counts illegal aliens and temporary visa holders in the census, which determines the number of U.S. House seats each state receives. This has led to concerns that the system is being manipulated by foreign entities, including China, which has sent 1.5 million birth tourists to the United States. The children of these tourists are now considered American citizens under the Barbara decision.

The Equal Representation Act, which limits census counts to American citizens and lawful permanent residents, has been proposed as a solution to this issue. The act aligns with the correct reading of ‘subject to the jurisdiction thereof’ from United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898) and would help to prevent the manipulation of the census by foreign entities.

National Security Implications

The issue of birthright citizenship and census reform has significant national security implications. China’s ability to influence the census and potentially shape the course of American democracy is a concern that must be addressed. The Supreme Court’s decision in Barbara has created a loophole that could be exploited by foreign entities, and it is up to Congress to pass legislation that will close this loophole and protect American sovereignty.

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