Trump signs new executive orders to limit birthright citizenship

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Posted Aug 7, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-07-0330
Trump signs new executive orders to limit birthright citizenship
Photo: Sweden Herald

US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship and curbing birth tourism, following a Supreme Court ruling against his prior attempt.

US President Donald Trump has signed two new executive decrees targeting birthright citizenship and "birth tourism," renewing his administration's efforts following a recent setback in the judiciary. The new measures broaden the classification of non-citizens whose children cannot automatically claim American citizenship at birth. Additionally, the directives enforce stricter entry conditions for pregnant foreign visitors seeking to travel to the United States primarily to deliver children.

The executive action comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a previous administration order aimed at altering constitutional protections guaranteed under the 14th Amendment. Speaking on Thursday, Trump reiterated his intention to stop foreign nationals from exploiting birthright rules. Legal challenges are expected as opponents argue the decrees infringe upon constitutional mandates.

Sources: BBC News, Daily Sabah, France24, Sweden Herald, The Guardian.

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