Trump targets birth tourism and citizenship in new executive orders
President Trump plans to sign two executive orders Thursday seeking to narrow birthright citizenship in several circumstances and intensify the federal crackdown on commercial "birth tourism," Axios has learned. Trump also is seeking to deny birthright citizenship for children born of some foreign diplomatic staff in the U.S. and, potentially, U.S. territories in the future. Why it matters: It's…
President Trump is set to sign two executive orders on Thursday, aimed at curbing birthright citizenship and intensifying the crackdown on commercial "birth tourism." This marks his second attempt to limit birthright citizenship, which he claims is a unique privilege not meant for individuals who exploit the system. The orders target four categories of births: children born to foreign diplomatic staff, those classified as alien enemies, individuals in U.S. territories, and mothers who engage in deceptive birth tourism.
The administration argues that these exceptions are permissible under the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to nearly everyone born in America, but the U.S. Supreme Court has already ruled against a broader order signed by Trump on Inauguration Day. The House Oversight Committee is currently investigating birth tourism centers, expressing concerns about national security and election integrity threats.
Critics argue that Trump should focus on enforcing existing regulations instead of creating new exceptions.
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