This bill represents a major shift in American immigration policy and a challenge to the traditional interpretation of the 14th Amendment. For over a century, the U.S. has granted citizenship to almost everyone born within its borders. Supporters believe this bill will discourage illegal immigration and 'birth tourism' by removing the incentive of citizenship for children.

If this bill becomes law, it would likely create a new class of people who are born in the U.S. but do not have legal status, potentially leading to statelessness or a permanent non-citizen population. It would also trigger a massive legal battle that would almost certainly end up in the Supreme Court to decide if Congress has the power to define citizenship in this way without a Constitutional amendment.