https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/birthright-citizenship-order-terrified-indian-parents-line-up-for-urgent-c-sections-as-trumps-feb-19-deadline-nears-11737631966186.html The new birthright citizenship order is expected to impact thousands of Indian parents as many hold H-1B and L1 visas; many are even in the queue for Green Cards to become American citizens. Some parents were hoping that their children's US citizenship could serve as a pathway to their own residency in the country.

 Immigrant and civil rights advocates — including the American Civil Liberties Union — also filed a lawsuit against the order on Monday. - https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/what-is-us-birthright-citizenship-and-how-donald-trumps-executive-order-could-impact-millions-explained-in-5-points-11737454486340.html   It also stops federal agencies from issuing or recognising relevant documentation proving US citizenship for such children. The order targets children born to both unauthorised immigrants and people who are legally in the US on temporary visas.

 

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