President Donald Trump signed executive orders on August 7, 2026, aimed at narrowing birthright citizenship and targeting 'birth tourism', according to a report by Politico. The orders seek to reinterpret the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause, which currently grants citizenship to all persons born in the United States.
The administration argues that the clause was never intended to extend citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants or those on temporary visas. The orders direct federal agencies to deny citizenship to such children and to tighten visa rules for pregnant women traveling to the U.S. to give birth.
Legal experts expect immediate challenges, as the 14th Amendment has long been interpreted to grant birthright citizenship. Critics call the move unconstitutional, while supporters say it addresses a loophole in immigration law.
The orders are part of a broader immigration crackdown by the Trump administration, which has also increased border enforcement and restricted asylum. The full text of the orders has not yet been released, but details are expected in the coming days.
