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President Donald Trump and the citizenship debate: A Tijuana story
By Julie Watson, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 5 min read
Vivianne Petit Frere's brightly painted Haitian restaurant sits blocks from the towering U.S. border wall in Tijuana.Called Lakou Lakay, the name in Haitian creole means “home,” and it reflects her family’s deepening roots in their adopted homeland where her granddaughter was born two years ago, ...
Key takeaway Called Lakou Lakay, the name in Haitian creole means “home,” and it reflects her family’s deepening roots in their adopted homeland where her granddaughter was born two years ago, automatically making her a Mexican citizen.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The debate over birthright citizenship has significant implications for the Pearland community, where many residents have ties to countries that offer similar citizenship laws. As the US Supreme Court prepares to weigh in on the constitutionality of President Trump's birthright citizenship order, local families with international roots are watching closely. The fact that Mexico, a neighboring country with strong cultural and economic ties to Texas, extends citizenship to children born within its borders, underscores the complexity of this issue. For Pearland residents who have family members or friends living in Mexico, the idea that the US could deny birthright citizenship to certain children raises concerns about the potential impact on local families and communities. As the city's diverse population continues to grow, the outcome of this debate will have a direct impact on the lives of many Pearland residents.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Vivianne Petit Frere's brightly painted Haitian restaurant sits blocks from the towering U.S. border wall in Tijuana.Called Lakou Lakay, the name in Haitian creole means “home,” and it reflects her family’s deepening roots in their adopted homeland where her granddaughter was born two years ago, ...
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