In a detailed list of immigration objectives he released on Monday, DeSantis, who also spoke to supporters and reporters in the Texas border town of Eagle Pass, pledged to “take action to end the idea that the children of illegal aliens are entitled to birthright citizenship if they are born in the United States.”

“Dangling the prize of citizenship to the future offspring of illegal immigrants is a major driver of illegal migration. It is also inconsistent with the original understanding of 14th Amendment, and we will force the courts and Congress to finally address this failed policy,” he added.

[*sigh* … DeSantis had more authority to try this while in Congress than he would as president. Courts are not going to change an interpretation based on the text of the amendment after 160 years. It would take a constitutional amendment to end birthright citizenship (or more accurately, redefine it, since one would need to replace it with another definition of natural citizenship). Constitutional amendments originate in either Congress or an Article V convention of states, and presidents have no formal role in either. But it sells great on the stump, especially with Trump beating the same drum. Once again, Republicans raise expectations past the point of delivering on them, which is not a smart way to campaign — as Trump himself is discovering. — Ed]