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The Surrogacy Space x Immigration Coffee Talk – The Birthright Citizenship Debate: How Trump’s 2025 Birthright Citizenship Act Impacts Surrogacy

**A Surrogacy Space and Immigration Coffee Talk Crossover

The Birthright Citizenship Debate: How Trump’s 2025 Birthright Citizenship Act Impacts Surrogacy

In this episode, we dive into the legal issues surrounding the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 and Executive Order No. 14160, issued by President Trump. These controversial measures aim to restrict automatic U.S. citizenship to children born on American soil—unless at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. But what does this mean for children born through surrogacy, especially when the intended parents are international or if the surrogate is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?

We speak with Greenspoon Marder immigration partner Marcela Bermudez to unpack:

  1. The legal foundations of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment
  2. How the new policies could reshape the surrogacy landscape in the U.S.
  3. The risks of statelessness and legal limbo for newborns born in the U.S. via surrogacy
  4. What families and fertility professionals can do to prepare

Whether you’re a legal expert, a hopeful parent or surrogate, or simply curious about the intersection of immigration and reproductive rights, this episode offers critical insights into a rapidly evolving issue.

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Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner and Marcela Bermudez, Greenspoon Marder Immigration Attorney

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Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marla-neufeld/

To contact Marla, email [email protected].

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Learn more about Marcela Bermudez at https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marcela-bermudez/

To contact Marcela, email [email protected].

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