Trump signs executive orders to narrow birthright citizenship
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders aimed at narrowing birthright citizenship, following the Supreme Court’s ruling against a previous administration order. The new measures are part of an ongoing effort to adjust immigration policies, as Trump acknowledged the court’s decision as “very unfortunate.”
One of the orders targets “birth tourism,” a practice where individuals travel to the US to give birth in order to obtain citizenship for their children. The administration argues that this policy creates incentives for undocumented immigrants to enter the country, undermining the integrity of the birthright citizenship law.
The second executive order focuses on revising the legal definition of “birthright citizenship” to align with the Supreme Court’s interpretation. The changes are intended to limit the number of individuals who can claim citizenship based on birth in the US.
The move reflects Trump’s broader immigration agenda, which has included efforts to tighten visa policies and increase border security. The new orders are expected to face legal challenges and further debate in Congress. (sundayworld.co.za)
