Donald Trump says he plans to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants

"It was always told to me that you needed a constitutional amendment. Guess what? You don't."

President Donald Trump has said in an interview that he plans to end birthright citizenship - meaning that those born in the United States to illegal immigrants will not automatically become citizens.

While the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees those born in the States automatic citizenship, it has never been tested in the courts to see if this right extends to those born to illegal immigrants.