How Does Immigration Policy Impact Democracy

Doris Meissner and Jonathan Blitzer

Mar 06, 2025

Redefining Rights: Democracy and the Future of Immigration Policy

President Trump’s executive order targeting immigration and birthright citizenship has reignited debates about constitutional rights, national identity, and the future of democracy in the United States. How do such policies challenge democratic principles, and what are their implications for marginalized communities? What’s the historical context of birthright citizenship, the legal and social ramifications of restricting immigration rights, and how do these measures shape the evolving narrative of democracy in America?

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