Libertarian Party Revises Immigration Policy Following Website Changes, Advocates End to Birthright Citizenship

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Posted on 01/06/2025 12:50:14 PM PST by Angelino97

The Libertarian Party recently implemented significant changes to its website, including updates to several policy positions and the introduction of new issues. Among the most notable changes is the party’s revised language on immigration, which now specifically calls for an end to birthright citizenship—a position not previously mentioned.

The updates, made this month based on records by the Internet Archive, appear to simply coincide with the conclusion of the 2024 election cycle. However, it remains unclear why the party chose to revise the language of specific policy sections as part of this process, how these decisions were made, or when they were finalized. No public vote by the Libertarian National Committee on these updates is available on its most recent Business List.

The previous language described the United States as a country enriched by peaceful immigrants seeking better lives. It called for streamlined legal pathways and criticized the current immigration system as overly complex, costly, and inaccessible. The party also voiced strong opposition to classifying undocumented immigrants as criminals, instead advocating for “fair” and “reasonable” reforms to existing laws.

In stark contrast, the new policy language frames immigration as a “crisis” caused by “perverse incentives” such as government welfare and foreign intervention. While the party continues to support open migration, this support is now tied to addressing these systemic issues. The updated policy opposes state subsidies for immigrants, warns against their political influence to expand government, and introduces stricter conditions for those seeking citizenship or residency.

One of the more significant shifts is the call to end birthright citizenship, a policy previously unaddressed by the website and in the party’s platform. Instead, the party proposes a paid model for citizenship, similar to investment-based programs in countries like Malta and Turkey. Non-citizens would face harsher penalties for crimes, including potential deportation, under the new guidelines.

Other changes to the website include an overhaul of its graphics and homepage layout, as well as the removal of Caryn Ann Harlos as the Libertarian National Committee Secretary. The position is currently unlisted in its entirety. A full list of the Libertarian Party’s policies as of the update can be viewed here.

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1 posted on 01/06/2025 12:50:14 PM PST by Angelino97

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