Anchors Away Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Anchors Away Act clarifies the definition of U.S. citizenship at birth, stating that a person born in the United States is a U.S. national and citizen if one of their parents is a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or serving in the Armed Forces. It also adds a provision making pregnant aliens who are not married to U.S. citizens inadmissible to the United States as nonimmigrants.
Key provisions
- Clarifies U.S. citizenship at birth based on parental status.
- Defines ‘national’ for citizenship at birth to include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and active-duty military personnel.
- Adds a provision making pregnant aliens inadmissible if they are not married to U.S. citizens.
- Specifies that the changes do not affect the citizenship status of those born before the Act’s enactment.
- Includes a carve-out allowing for legitimate medical treatment related to childbirth.
- Sets the effective date for the changes.
Who is affected
- Individuals born in the United States
- U.S. Citizens
- Lawful Permanent Residents
- Pregnant Aliens
- Immigration Attorneys and Legal Professionals
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of who is considered a U.S. citizen at birth.
- Creates a new inadmissibility ground for pregnant aliens not married to U.S. citizens.
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