Trump again attempts to curb birthright citizenship and "birth tourism" through executive orders

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday aimed at restricting birthright citizenship in the United States. The White House announced that the directives specifically target certain categories of children born to foreign nationals, asserting that these individuals do not qualify for automatic citizenship under current administration interpretations.

These executive actions represent a significant shift in immigration policy, focusing on the legal status of children born to non-citizens within U.S. territory. The administration's move seeks to limit the scope of birthright citizenship, a long-standing practice established by the 14th Amendment, by narrowing the criteria for eligibility.