Nivida, a pregnant immigrant from Honduras living in Louisiana with her Mexican husband, is concerned about President Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship. The order threatens the citizenship of her unborn child, who may be left without the rights of their American-born sibling. Nivida’s husband is applying for a special visa, and she is pursuing asylum. She is part of a lawsuit against the order, along with other pregnant women who fear for their children’s futures.
Meny, an asylum seeker from Honduras, is also worried about the order and its impact on her family. She is in California with her partner and due in July, with both having open asylum cases. They are grateful to the US and fear that their child may not have the same rights if the order stands. Liza, a Russian immigrant who is expecting her first child in May, is one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the order. She and her husband fear persecution in Russia and are concerned about not being able to get Russian citizenship for their child if birthright citizenship is denied.
Despite a temporary block of the executive order by a federal judge, these women remain anxious about the uncertain future of their children. They express shock and concern about the potential violation of constitutional rights, raising fears of separation and deportation. The women highlight their hope in the US legal system to ensure that justice and protection are upheld for all individuals, regardless of their immigration status.
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