politics
Trump signs executive orders to curb birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday trying to restrict birthright citizenship and so-called “birth tourism.”
TL;DR
- President Trump signed two executive orders to restrict birthright citizenship and "birth tourism."
- The orders apply to children of foreign diplomats, alien enemies (including members of terrorist groups), and those who enter the U.S. deceptively to give birth.
- One order also seeks to limit the use of surrogate mothers for this purpose.
- The White House claims these actions leverage existing law and do not conflict with Supreme Court opinions.
- The orders are expected to face legal challenges based on the 14th Amendment.