I think parents of US citizen children cannot be deported for that exact reason: it would leave the child without a parent. That's why they are called "anchor babies".
But of course if they leave the US willingly (e.g. traveling to their home country) they will be banned from ever coming back.
> I think parents of US citizen children cannot be deported for that exact reason: it would leave the child without a parent. That's why they are called "anchor babies".
Yes, they can be deported. This has affected me personally and other members of my extended family.
But of course if they leave the US willingly (e.g. traveling to their home country) they will be banned from ever coming back.