What to know about Trump’s new attempt to limit birthright citizenship
Summary
President Donald Trump signed new executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship in the U.S. These orders focus on restricting automatic citizenship for children born to certain foreign officials, members of designated terrorist groups, and those born through "birth tourism" or surrogacy. The orders follow a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down an earlier attempt to limit birthright citizenship.Key Facts
- Birthright citizenship currently grants U.S. citizenship to most people born on American soil under the 14th Amendment.
- The Supreme Court recently blocked a previous attempt by President Trump to restrict birthright citizenship.
- The new executive orders narrow the scope by targeting children born to foreign diplomats, embassy workers, and employees of international organizations.
- Children born to parents involved in "birth tourism" or to members of groups labeled as terrorist organizations are also excluded from automatic citizenship under these orders.
- "Birth tourism" refers to people traveling to the U.S. to give birth so their child automatically receives citizenship.
- There is legal uncertainty around how the government will decide if a parent is part of a designated terrorist group.
- The orders also address concerns about citizenship through surrogacy, though this raises further legal questions.
- Legal challenges to these new restrictions are expected.
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