- Trump signs executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants
- Order directs federal agencies to deny U.S. citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents without legal status
- Effective February 19, children born on U.S. soil will only be granted citizenship if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or green card holder
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing U.S. government agencies to stop issuing citizenship documentation for babies born in the United States to parents without legal status. The order, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” was signed just hours after Trump took office.
Key Provisions of the Order:
- Denial of Citizenship: Federal agencies will deny U.S. citizenship to children born in the U.S. if their mothers are in the country illegally or on temporary visas, and the father is neither a U.S. citizen nor a lawful permanent resident.
- Effective Date: The order will take effect on February 19, at which point children born on U.S. soil will only be granted citizenship if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or green card holder.
- Reversal of Biden-Era Policies: The order is part of a series of immigration directives aimed at reversing Biden-era policies and enforcing a crackdown on border security and immigrant communities.
The move is expected to set the stage for anticipated legal battles, with many arguing that the order is unconstitutional and violates the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to anyone born in the United States.
