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外来孕妇增多 美国"落地婴儿"惹争议

2010-08-26来源:和谐英语
  The 14th amendment of American Constitution reads: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside." However, the increase of "anchor babies" triggers debates. According to a poll this May, 49 percent of Americans are for birthright citizenship, while 46 percent against.

  根据美国宪法增修条文第14条规定:“凡出生或归化于美国并受其管辖之人,皆为美国及其所居之州之公民。”然而,“落地婴儿”的增长引发美国国内争论。今年5月的民调显示,49%的美国公民支持”出生公民权”,46%的人则表示反对。

  Critics of birthright citizenship assert that "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" must exclude illegal immigrants, and they expressed a desire to amend the 14th Amendment to discourage undocumented mothers from crossing borders to give birth to children. Others say they "need a new immigration policy" that complements American national security policy.  

  “出生公民权”的反对者称“受其管辖之人”必须排除非法移民,并希望修改增修条文第14条以阻止没有正式文件的准妈妈进入美国生产。其他人则称“美国需要新的移民政策”。