President Donald Trump has again sought to limit birthright citizenship in the United States through new executive orders, according to reports. The action renews an effort to change the longstanding policy under which citizenship is generally granted to people born on US soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.
The orders also target what supporters describe as “birth tourism,” referring to travel to the United States by people who give birth there. The latest measures represent another attempt by the administration to use executive action on an issue that has faced legal and constitutional obstacles.
The move is expected to prompt challenges in federal court. Civil liberties groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union, have criticized the orders and argued that they are unlikely to withstand judicial review. The dispute follows earlier legal and political clashes over the administration’s efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, including setbacks involving the Supreme Court.
The orders are likely to intensify debate over the meaning of the 14th Amendment, which has long been understood to protect citizenship for most people born in the United States. Their implementation and eventual scope will depend on court rulings and any further action by Congress or the administration.
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