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NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 7, 2026San Diego

President Trump announces new executive orders to restrict birthright citizenship and birth tourism

President Trump announced two new executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship for specific groups and increasing visa restrictions for individuals traveling to the U.S. to give birth. The orders target children of foreign diplomats, individuals labeled as 'foreign enemies,' and those whose parents engaged in fraudulent activity to obtain citizenship.

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Why It Matters

These orders seek to change the criteria for automatic U.S. citizenship for children born in the country, potentially affecting thousands of births annually and challenging established interpretations of the .

Key Facts

  • President Trump announced two new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism.
  • The orders restrict citizenship for children of foreign diplomats, foreign organization members, and 'foreign enemies'.
  • Citizenship is restricted for children whose parents engaged in fraudulent activity to obtain status.
  • The second order increases visa restrictions for individuals traveling to the U.S. specifically to give birth.
  • Approximately 26,000 births out of 3.5 million annually are estimated to fall under the 'birth tourism' category.
  • The Supreme Court previously rejected a broader attempt to end birthright citizenship in June with a 6-3 vote.
  • The ACLU stated it intends to challenge the new orders in court, citing the 14th Amendment.
  • Previous attempts to restrict birthright citizenship via executive order were blocked by lower courts.

Who's Mentioned

organizationACLU“Civil rights organization opposing the executive orders”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”personCody Wofsy“Deputy Director of the ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project”organizationSupreme Court“Judicial body that previously ruled on birthright citizenship”organizationMigration Policy Institute“Research organization providing data on birth tourism”personBrett Kavanaugh“Supreme Court Justice”