Senator Mullin's Controversial Stand on Birthright Citizenship Sparks Debate

Republican U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin has stirred controversy with his recent comments suggesting that babies born on U.S. soil to undocumented immigrants should be deported alongside their parents if the latter are removed. This stance was revealed during his appearance on NBC's 'Meet the Press'.

Mullin's remarks came in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could enable the implementation of former President Donald Trump's executive order, which seeks to impose restrictions on birthright citizenship. The court's ruling, however, did not directly touch upon the legal standing of Trump's order.

In response to questions by NBC's Kristen Welker, Mullin posed the question of family unity, questioning why children would not accompany their deported parents. The decision and Mullin's comments have sparked confusion among immigrants and advocates regarding the potential effects on citizenship status across different states.

(With inputs from agencies.)