RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina based advocacy groups are speaking out against President Trump's latest comments on birthright citizenship. 

• This week President Trump suggested ending the practice through an executive order even though it is guaranteed in the constitution
• El Pueblo and North Carolina Asian Americans Together say President Trump's words are threatening
• Both advocacy groups say they are working hard to get people to the polls

This week President Trump suggested ending the practice through an executive order even though it is guaranteed in the constitution. 

"This policy has even created an entire industry of birth tourism -- big business -- where pregnant mothers travel to America to make their children instant American citizens," President Trump said during a rally this week.

El Pueblo and North Carolina Asian Americans Together say President Trump's words are threatening. 

"These types of questions lead to a climate of fear," said El Pueblo executive director Angeline Echeverria. "They intimidate community members, encourage them to stay home and not participate in the civic process. "

Both advocacy groups say they are working hard to get people to the polls.

"It's more important than ever to have your voices heard," said Chavi Koneru, the executive director of NC Asian Americans Together. "If they have questions, there are groups like ours and advocates all over the state that are willing to help them."