Experts analyze legal basis of Trump’s second approach to birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump has issued new executive orders aimed at narrowing birthright citizenship and combating birth tourism in the United States. The orders seek to restrict citizenship recognition for children born to parents who are not U.S. citizens, including those linked to foreign terrorist organizations or foreign governments, by directing federal agencies to withhold citizenship documents. Legal experts acknowledge that these orders rely on historical exceptions to birthright citizenship, but some argue that redefining who qualifies as an enemy or diplomat extends executive power and may be unconstitutional. The orders face legal challenges and are scheduled for court reviews, with critics contending they conflict with a Supreme Court ruling affirming citizenship at birth under the 14th Amendment.
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