President Donald Trump has moved to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States through the signing of two executive orders. These actions follow a previous attempt by Trump to repeal the long-standing policy, which was blocked by the Supreme Court. The executive orders introduce new limitations concerning automatic citizenship derived from birth.
Specifically, the measures stipulate that automatic citizenship will no longer be granted to infants born within the U.S. if one parent belongs to certain categories, including members of foreign terrorist organizations, officials of foreign governments, or individuals residing in specific US territories. Additionally, one order targets the practice known as “birth tourism,” which involves women traveling to the United States specifically to give birth to secure American citizenship for their children.
Trump criticized the existing policy, stating that the issue needed addressing. While Trump and his administration have voiced concerns that adversaries are exploiting the right, nonpartisan research suggests the scope of the issue. The Migration Policy Institute estimates that between 22,000 and 26,000 babies are born annually in the United States as a result of this practice.
The federal government data for 2024 recorded 9,600 births to mothers with foreign addresses. These new executive actions represent a significant policy shift aimed at redefining the criteria for claiming U.S. citizenship at birth.
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