Donald Trump Signs Orders Restricting Birthright Citizenship

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on August 6, 2026, to restrict birthright citizenship and ban birth tourism. The first order denies citizenship to children born in the United States to parents classified as foreign lobbyists, foreign diplomatic staff, members of foreign terrorist organizations, or alien enemies. The second order classifies birth tourism as fraud to prevent foreigners from traveling to the U.S. specifically to give birth.

These actions follow a June 2026 Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Barbara, which struck down a previous, broader attempt to deny citizenship to children of temporary visa holders and undocumented immigrants. The court cited the 14th Amendment as the basis for its decision. Trump described the ruling as "unfair" and argued that the amendment was intended only for the children of slaves.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller defended the new orders, stating that the president is using his authority as commander in chief to expand the definitions of people ineligible for citizenship. The administration claims that wealthy individuals are building businesses around birthright citizenship, which Trump called a "disgrace." The orders are expected to face immediate legal challenges.