Despite the Supreme Court previously dismissing similar attempts, he once again challenged relevant provisions of the US Constitution with this move.
According to Reuters, local time on August 6, U.S. President Donald Trump signed two executive orders attempting to restrict the scope of 'birth citizenship' in a new and more limited manner (the right to automatic citizenship upon birth within U.S. territory).
This is Trump’s second attempt to tighten the rules regarding ‘birth citizenship’. In January 2025, when he returned to the White House, Trump signed an executive order that stated newborns whose parents were not American citizens or legal permanent residents would not automatically gain U.S. citizenship. Although this executive order establishes a policy, its effect is limited to laws passed by Congress. On June 30 of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to prevent this executive order from taking effect.
August 6, 2026, Washington, USA. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order regarding citizenship rights at the White House. IC Photo
On that day, Trump spoke at the Oval Office of the White House, saying that the Supreme Court's ruling on June 30 this year was a "very unfortunate decision," and condemned "people who are trying to exploit fertility tourism for their own business interests."
Things shouldn't be like this. This is disgraceful. They bought their way through connections, and we will never let them succeed.” He said.
Reports indicate that restricting “birth citizenship” has always been a key aspect of Trump’s “anti-immigration” policy. Additionally, the White House has targeted what is known as “birth tourism,” which refers to foreign pregnant women traveling specifically to the United States for childbirth.
The Trump administration asserts that the new executive order is not within the jurisdiction of the previous Supreme Court rulings, as it aims to reinterpret the narrow historical exception regarding citizenship at birth and expand the list of individuals who are ineligible for citizenship.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller also stated on that day: “As of the date of this executive order, this practice of ‘birth tourism’ is prohibited.”
However, Reuters pointed out that these new executive orders by Trump are likely to still face legal challenges.
Legal experts say that, given the Supreme Court's previous rulings, it is unclear what impact these executive orders will have. "Immigration Rights Advocates" believe that these are attempts by the Trump administration to circumvent the Supreme Court's decisions. The American Civil Liberties Union predicts that these orders will fail in court.
