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How Could It Change America<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a critically important question that touches on the long-term future of our country. Here’s what the data currently shows, drawing from U.S. Census Bureau projections, the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), and Pew Research data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Current Birthrate Numbers: <\/strong>The Center for Immigration Studies estimated 225,000\u2013250,000 annual births to illegal immigrants in 2023, which is more than the total births in all but two states individually. Center for Immigration Studies<\/a> On top of that, CIS also estimates roughly 100,000\u2013140,000 births annually to legal temporary visa holders The Global Statistics<\/a>\u2014meaning people here on student visas, work visas, or tourist visas who are not permanent residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combined, these two figures estimate roughly 325,000\u2013390,000 births per year<\/strong> to parents who would be affected by Trump’s executive order. Put in perspective, the U.S. had approximately 3.6 million births in 2023, so these birth estimates represent about 9% of all U.S. births annually<\/strong>. More importantly, what is the 20-Year Cumulative Effect? If birthright citizenship continues in its current form and immigration patterns remain roughly similar, here’s what the math looks like over 20 years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Births for just undocumented parents:<\/strong> At 225,000\u2013250,000 per year, that’s approximately 4.5 to 5 million new birthright citizens<\/strong> over 20 years just from undocumented parents. Add the temporary visa holder births and you’re looking at 6.5 to 7.8 million<\/strong> additional citizens whose parents had no permanent legal status. These are citizens who then become eligible at age 21 to sponsor family members for immigration creating what’s called \u201cchain migration.\u201d<\/strong> Each citizen can sponsor parents, siblings, and eventually spouses and children, multiplying the initial number significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking at the Broader Demographic Shift: <\/strong>The Census Bureau’s own projections paint a dramatic picture of where the country is heading. Between 2017 and 2060 as the U.S. population is projected to grow by 79 million people, with 46.4 million of that coming from net international migration. U.S. Census Bureau<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The non-Hispanic white population is projected to shrink by nearly 19 million people by 2060. U.S. Census Bureau<\/a> Meanwhile, immigration is projected to become the primary driver of population growth starting in 2030, due to population aging and a rising number of deaths among the older, predominantly white population. U.S. Census Bureau<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the mid-2040s\u2014roughly 20 years from now\u2014Census Bureau projections indicate the non-Hispanic white population will drop below 50% of the total population for the first time. During that year, whites will comprise 49.7% of the population, in contrast to 24.6% for Hispanics, 13.1% for Blacks, 7.9% for Asians, and 3.8% for multiracial populations. Brookings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Youth Population Shifts Even Faster: <\/strong>The really striking numbers are among children and young people, who are the future workforce and electorate. By 2060, the Census projects whites will comprise only 36% of the under-18 population, with Hispanics accounting for 32%. This contrasts sharply with the older population, which will still be over half white. Brookings<\/a> <\/strong>Minorities will be the source of all of the growth in the nation’s youth and working-age population, most of the growth in its voters, and much of the growth in its consumers and tax base. Brookings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birthright Citizenship vs. Other Factors is what’s driving this change: <\/strong>It’s important to be honest about what birthright citizenship specifically contributes versus other factors: So what is Birthright citizenship\u2019s direct contribution?The ~250,000 annual births to undocumented parents are significant but not the dominant driver. Over 20 years, these 5 million citizens create a compounding effect through chain migration and their own future births.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Other major drivers include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n