A Taiwanese mother who gave birth during a flight to the U.S. is now facing separation from her newborn after being denied entry into the country.
According to immigration lawyer J. Craig Fong, while the Taiwanese mother has been denied entry, the baby may still have the right to remain in the U.S. if born within a 12-mile radius of U.S. territory.
Fong explained that the child, if born on U.S. soil, could be granted American citizenship and may remain in the country, even if the mother is sent back to Taiwan.
However, the child could face further complications if repatriation arrangements are made later on.
Authorities are reportedly waiting for medical clearance before making decisions regarding the baby’s future in the U.S.
The case has drawn attention to complex immigration rules surrounding birthright citizenship and the fate of children born under such circumstances.