Jermaine Thomas was born on a U.S. military base located in Germany, resulting from the union of an American military father and a Kenyan mother. Despite this unique background, his U.S. citizenship seemed to be secure. However, a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump has led to Thomas’s unexpected deportation to Jamaica, raising significant concerns regarding the implications for citizenship rights.

What are the implications of this executive order, and how will nationwide injunctions impact military families and U.S. citizenship statuses around the globe?

Now, The Shade Room’s correspondent A.B. Burns-Tucker is providing insights and answers on ‘The Legal Plug.’

Understanding the Details of Donald Trump’s New Executive Order

As per Burns-Tucker, Trump’s executive order, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of Citizenship,” is designed to modify access to birthright citizenship. Under current law, any individual born in the U.S. to American parents automatically qualifies for citizenship. However, this new directive reportedly jeopardizes the citizenship status of those born to non-American parents, creating a potential crisis for many.

Moreover, Trump’s order came with the assertion that judges “shouldn’t be able to issue nationwide injunctions.” Such injunctions serve to “prevent the federal government from enforcing a law, regulation, or policy against anyone…” highlighting a significant shift in the federal landscape.

“…The Trump administration seems to convey that they are indifferent to the broader implications. If you disagree with their actions, you have the option to either join the litigants against them or initiate your own lawsuit,” Burns-Tucker elaborated to viewers, shedding light on the administration’s stance.

Will Military Children Face Statelessness Due to New Policies?

According to Burns-Tucker, the new order asserts that military bases do not constitute U.S. soil and therefore cannot automatically confer U.S. citizenship. This perspective suggests that military bases are considered the sovereign territory of the host nation. According to the 14th Amendment, to obtain citizenship, an individual must be born on U.S. soil, and if this criterion is not met, citizenship eligibility will depend on the parent’s history and status in the U.S.

Watch above as Burns-Tucker explains why Jermaine Thomas’s citizenship status is at risk. The host details the circumstances surrounding Thomas’s deportation to Jamaica and examines the troubling reality that he has been rendered stateless by the policies of the U.S., Jamaica, and Germany, leaving him in a precarious situation.

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