Trump signs executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and 'birth tourism'
The US President said one of the orders will limit the number of people eligible for citizenship after being born in the United States. A second order seeks to curb what Trump called 'birth tourism' by increasing restrictions on visitors to the US who want to obtain visas to give birth while in the country.
On August 7, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship in the United States. This move comes despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that rejected Trump's previous attempt to curtail this constitutional provision. The White House emphasizes the orders target "birth tourism," referring to pregnant foreigners traveling to the US to give birth.
Critics argue these orders are an attempt to circumvent the Supreme Court's decision, while supporters claim they reinterpret historical exceptions to birthright citizenship. The new directives could potentially impact children of foreign government employees and those born in US territories if a proposed law is enacted. Legal experts predict the executive orders will face legal challenges, with the ACLU predicting failure in court.
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