Trump issues new executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship
Summary
President Donald Trump signed two new executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship for some children born in the United States. One order targets "birth tourism," and the other expands who is NOT eligible for automatic citizenship, especially children of foreign government lobbyists.Key Facts
- President Trump signed the orders after the Supreme Court blocked his earlier attempt to end birthright citizenship.
- One order focuses on stopping "birth tourism," where some come to the U.S. mainly to have a child who gains citizenship automatically.
- The second order broadens the definition of people ineligible for citizenship, such as children of foreign government lobbyists.
- The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution grants citizenship to all born in the country, with some exceptions.
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump’s first executive order was unconstitutional.
- President Trump argued that birthright citizenship was originally intended for the children of former slaves after the Civil War.
- During court hearings, justices said issues like birth tourism do not affect the legal meaning of the Citizenship Clause.
- The White House has not yet shared the full text of the new executive orders.
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