birthright citizenship

Today’s immigration battles in the US echo older fights over race, labour, security and belonging. How have these waves reshaped the country across nearly 250 years?

New Delhi called the remarks “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste” after the US president endorsed an anti-India statement by American radio host Michael Savage, a move that has also triggered widespread backlash among Indian-Americans

US President Donald Trump amplified controversial remarks by radio host Michael Savage, who made offensive comments about India and China while discussing birthright citizenship. Savage questioned the automatic citizenship for babies born in the US, calling immigrants "gangsters with laptops." India has since described the remarks as "uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste."

As Indian-Americans excel and India’s economy expands, perceptions are being rewritten. Not everyone in the US is comfortable with that new reality.

A political storm has erupted after US President Donald Trump reshared a post labeling India a "hell hole." Opposition parties, including the Congress and Mahua Moitra, have sharply criticized the remarks and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's perceived silence, questioning his leadership. The controversy stems from a podcast by Michael Savage, which Trump amplified on his platform.

But Vivek’s rise, if things go according to plan he might become the third Indian-origin governor of an American state after Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley, is not just a litmus test of an Indian-American’s success story in US politics. It is a test of how far the MAGA tent will accommodate a brown non-Christian man and also how far an Indian-American can go in Trump’s America.

The Iranian consulate in Hyderabad has launched a meme war against Donald Trump, satirizing his recent remarks calling India and China "hellholes." The consulate's X handle responded by calling Trump's comments racist and highlighting Iran's rich civilization.

Under Donald Trump’s second term, Indian Americans are grappling with political questions they’ve never had to confront before. Trump has not won them over — but Democrats no longer command the same certainty either, a new survey shows

President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, challenging the 14th Amendment, has brought lawyer John Sauer to the forefront. Sauer, a seasoned litigator with a distinguished career, is now leading the administration's defense of an executive order aiming to exclude children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visitors from citizenship, arguing they are not fully under U.S. jurisdiction.

South Asian advocacy groups are urging the US Supreme Court to reject an executive order that could strip birthright citizenship, potentially creating statelessness for thousands, particularly Indian-origin families. This move risks reviving historical injustices and exacerbating the already massive green card backlog faced by Indians, impacting skilled migration and economic contributions.

Amidst the Iran war, President Trump launched a lunar mission, declared dominance, and vowed to escalate conflict. He also proposed a massive Pentagon budget, citing war as a reason to cut domestic programs. Simultaneously, he challenged birthright citizenship and faced judicial scrutiny over his executive orders and a proposed ballroom project, while artists offered satirical commentary on his actions.

President Trump's claims of 'decimating' Iran are challenged by two US warplane losses. Allies are distancing themselves, with France and Britain focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's actions are deepening economic fallout by disrupting oil flows. Diplomatic efforts continue amidst regional escalations.