The Children of a Nation in Exile: Why Removing U.S. Birthright Citizenship Matters to Ambazonians

But if this executive order is upheld, children who will be born tomorrow could be stripped of citizenship, creating a new category of vulnerability and potentially a new generation without a state to belong to.

By The Independentist news Desk — For Global Distribution

The United States Supreme Court will soon decide a case that strikes directly at the heart of immigrant families. At stake is nothing less than the constitutional right of children born on American soil to hold American citizenship, a right guaranteed under the 14th Amendment since 1868 and upheld by the Supreme Court in the landmark Wong Kim Ark case of 1898.

The challenge comes from an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on the first day of his second term, asserting that birthright citizenship should not apply to the children of undocumented immigrants or temporary residents. Every lower court has rejected the order as unconstitutional. Still, the nation now waits as a conservative-majority Supreme Court prepares to review the question.

For most Americans, this debate will be framed as just another immigration battle. For Ambazonians in the United States, it is deeply personal. Our community did not come to America for comfort. We fled a conflict that has displaced more than one million of our people, burned entire towns, and forced mothers to bury their own children. Many Ambazonians arrived with nothing but hope that the United States would allow them to rebuild their dignity and give their children a future without fear of soldiers and gunfire.

Today, thousands of children of Ambazonian refugees and asylum seekers hold U.S. citizenship by birth. They are the future economic strength of their families, the legal anchors that help protect parents from deportation, and the voices for human rights advocacy in the country that hosts us. They are the generation that will help rebuild Ambazonia when peace finally comes.

But if this executive order is upheld, children who will be born tomorrow could be stripped of citizenship, creating a new category of vulnerability and potentially a new generation without a state to belong to.

A child should not inherit statelessness.

Human rights principles are clear: no innocent child should be punished for the immigration status of their parents. America understood this after the Civil War when the nation rejected second-class citizenship based on race or ancestry. The Wong Kim Ark decision reaffirmed that birthright citizenship applies to all children born on American soil, regardless of their parents national origin.

Our community stands with the Asian American organizations defending this constitutional principle. We too understand what it means to fight for recognition, belonging, and the right to exist.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in early 2026 and issue a ruling by summer. Until then, Ambazonian communities, churches, legal networks, and advocacy groups must stay informed and prepared to act if necessary.

The struggle for Ambazonia’s freedom continues. But the safety and future of our children cannot wait. In defending their citizenship, we are defending our identity, our resilience, and our hope. A nation in exile must never allow its children to become exiles again. Know Your Rights.

A Quick FAQ for Ambazonian Parents in the United States

Are children born in the U.S. still U.S. citizens today?
Yes. Every child born in the U.S. is a citizen under current law. Has the law changed? No. Trump’s executive order is blocked until the Supreme Court decides. What if my immigration case is pending?
Your child still becomes a citizen if born in the U.S. Can a child’s citizenship be removed later. This is extremely rare. Keep all documents safe.

Who is most at risk if the ruling changes
Future children of parents without legal status or with temporary visas. Children already born as citizens are expected to keep their status.

Key advice for parents: Keep all citizenship documents copied and secured Stay informed through trusted community links Connect with immigration legal aid if unsure.

Where to seek help: Local Catholic Charities State legal aid organizations African community-based support groups Your asylum or immigration attorney. Your child is a U.S. citizen today. The Law has not changed. Stay informed, not afraid.

The Independentist news Desk