President Donald Trump signs two executive orders that aim to restrict automatic U.S. citizenship for children born in the United States and to target “birth tourism,” according to multiple outlets. The orders are presented as responses to concerns about people traveling to the country with the specific goal of having a child who receives citizenship at birth.
One order bans “birth tourism,” described as using tourist or other temporary entry to give birth with the intention of obtaining citizenship for a child. ABC News and others report the ban as a key component. Another order, as described by outlets citing administration officials, expands the definition of people considered ineligible for birthright citizenship, including certain categories such as people tied to terrorism or other groups, per Stephen Miller’s remarks. The White House frames the policy as addressing exploitation and networks tied to visa or immigration abuse.
The announcements follow a June 30 U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down Trump’s earlier attempt to exclude children of illegal immigrants and temporary visitors from birthright citizenship. The State Department also announces a “Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force,” which reports revoking more than 600 visas in about a month and reviewing activity globally using information from other federal agencies. The orders face legal challenges, with groups including the ACLU seeking to block enforcement.
