The Birthright Citizenship Debate: How Trump's 2025 Birthright Citizenship Act Impacts Surrogacy

**A Surrogacy Space and Immigration Coffee Talk Crossover

The Birthright Citizenship Debate: How Trump's 2025 Birthright Citizenship Act Impacts Surrogacy

In this episode, we dive into the legal issues surrounding the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 and Executive Order No. 14160, issued by President Trump. These controversial measures aim to restrict automatic U.S. citizenship to children born on American soil—unless at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. But what does this mean for children born through surrogacy, especially when the intended parents are international or if the surrogate is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?

We speak with Greenspoon Marder immigration partner Marcela Bermudez to unpack:

1. The legal foundations of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment ...