Trump’s Latest Move Has Everyone Talking – See How These Twins Got Dragged Into It!

The recent deportation of a family in Houston, Texas, including twin infants born in the U.S., has reignited fears surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship. Trump’s vow to achieve this through executive action has sent ripples across the nation, as advocates and critics brace for a battle over a cornerstone of American immigration law.

A Sudden Deportation Leaves a Family in Turmoil

On December 11, Federico Arellano Jr., a U.S. citizen, witnessed his wife, Christina Salazar, and their four children being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Among the children were three-month-old twins born in Houston, automatically granting them U.S. citizenship under the 14th Amendment. Despite this, ICE deported the family to Reynosa, Mexico.

The deportation stemmed from a missed court hearing in October. According to Salazar’s attorneys, she had notified the court that she was recovering from an emergency cesarean section and needed to reschedule. However, her request was seemingly overlooked. Instead, the family was directed to meet with immigration authorities in Houston, where they were taken into custody without warning.

Salazar described the ordeal as chaotic and terrifying. She claimed they were not allowed to collect coats or other basic necessities before being detained. “My phone was taken away, and I couldn’t even call for help,” she said. Once in Reynosa, the family faced severe hardships, including limited resources and children falling ill.

Legal and Ethical Concerns

The family’s attorneys, Isaias Torres and Silvia Mintz, criticized the deportation process, calling it unnecessarily harsh. They argued that legal options should have been pursued instead of immediate removal. The lawyers are now seeking assistance from lawmakers such as U.S. Representative Al Green, who has called for improved access to legal guidance for individuals in similar situations.

Immigration attorney Ellen Sullivan, owner of Cambridge Immigration Law, shared her shock over the case’s handling. “The deportation of noncitizens who do not have status and who missed a court date is legal,” she explained, “but the execution of this deportation is shocking in its speed and inhumanity.” She added that the incident reflects “the incoming xenophobic, racism, classism, and lawlessness that we will see with the Trump administration.”

Birthright Citizenship Under Threat

This case has thrust the issue of birthright citizenship into the national spotlight. Trump’s campaign to end this constitutional right has sparked widespread debate and legal scrutiny. Critics argue that eliminating birthright citizenship would undermine the principles of equality and inclusion enshrined in the 14th Amendment. Supporters, however, claim it would address loopholes that attract undocumented immigrants to the U.S.

Legal experts predict that any attempt to end birthright citizenship through executive action would face significant legal challenges, likely reaching the Supreme Court. With its current 6-3 conservative majority, some analysts suggest the Court could reinterpret the jurisdiction clause of the 14th Amendment, potentially excluding certain children born on U.S. soil from citizenship.

Ellen Sullivan cautioned against such efforts, stating, “I don’t know how this issue will play out from a legal perspective, but it would be a long process of actually making this change; so long that it would likely not happen within one administration.”

A Nation Divided

The deportation of the Arellano-Salazar family has become a flashpoint in the broader immigration debate. For some, it highlights systemic flaws and the human cost of stringent immigration enforcement. For others, it reflects a hardline approach they believe is necessary to maintain national sovereignty.

As the nation braces for Trump’s next steps, the case serves as a poignant reminder of the complex, deeply personal impact of immigration policies. Whether birthright citizenship will survive this renewed challenge remains uncertain, but its future will undoubtedly shape America’s identity and values for generations to come.