Trump Defends American Citizenship with New Orders After Supreme Court Setback
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President Trump has signed two executive orders to protect the integrity of American citizenship, targeting birth tourism and tightening eligibility, after the Supreme Court blocked his earlier efforts to end birthright citizenship abuses.
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday, taking decisive action to defend the value of American citizenship by restricting automatic citizenship for certain children born in the United States. These measures come after the Supreme Court’s decision to block his previous order, which sought to end the exploitation of birthright citizenship.
One order aims to prevent citizenship from being granted to children born to individuals engaged in commercial 'birth tourism,' a practice that undermines national sovereignty. The other order expands the list of those ineligible for citizenship, including children of foreign lobbyists, individuals with ties to terrorist organizations, and foreign government employees. Importantly, these orders do not affect children with at least one U.S. citizen parent, ensuring that genuine American families are not impacted.
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller explained that these actions address long-standing concerns about people abusing the system by coming to the United States solely to secure citizenship for their children.
The American Civil Liberties Union, a frequent opponent of Trump’s efforts to secure the border and uphold the law, criticized the orders, claiming the Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship. However, the administration maintains that executive action is necessary to stop abuse and protect American interests.
The Supreme Court previously ruled 6-3 that Trump’s earlier executive order conflicted with the 14th Amendment, which defines citizenship for those born or naturalized in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction.