Donald Trump Signs Executive Orders on Birthright Citizenship

On August 6, 2026, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship. This action follows a Supreme Court ruling in June that deemed his previous efforts unconstitutional. The first order specifies that children born to individuals classified as 'alien enemies,' such as members of foreign terrorist organizations or foreign lobbyists, would not be eligible for citizenship. The second order states that children born to individuals who fraudulently obtain tourist visas for the purpose of giving birth in the U.S. would also not automatically receive citizenship. Trump defended these orders, stating that wealthy individuals exploit birthright citizenship for business advantages. He claimed that there are 'hundreds of thousands' of people attempting to have children in the U.S. for this reason. The American Civil Liberties Union has condemned the new orders, asserting that birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the Constitution and that any attempts to alter this through executive orders will likely face legal challenges.