President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a lifetime ban on entry to the United States for individuals who have participated in birth tourism, according to reports. The order also revokes visas for foreign nationals who traveled to the U.S. to give birth for the purpose of obtaining citizenship. Trump stated that the practice is a 'shame' and that the system was not intended to work that way.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order late Thursday night imposing a lifetime ban on entry to the United States for individuals who have participated in birth tourism, and revoking visas for those who traveled to the U.S. for that purpose. The order is the latest in a series of executive actions taken Thursday evening targeting birthright citizenship, following the Supreme Court's rejection of a previous executive order on June 30. Trump has described the practice as a 'shame' and a 'business built around citizenship.'
The thread of reports began Thursday at 23:39 Jerusalem, when multiple outlets confirmed that Trump had signed two executive orders limiting birthright citizenship eligibility, citing the Supreme Court's recent ruling. Minutes later, Israeli news outlet ynet reported that the orders included specific restrictions on 'birth tourism.' The current order, now detailed in full, imposes a lifetime entry ban and revokes visas for participants. The earlier orders signed at the same time also tightened restrictions on automatic birthright citizenship for children of foreign nationals.
As The Zioneer reported on June 30, the Supreme Court struck down Trump's previous executive order ending birthright citizenship in a 5-4 decision, affirming the 14th Amendment's guarantee. Vice President JD Vance later called the ruling 'preposterous' and said the concept of birthright citizenship is 'hanging by a thread' (The Zioneer, Jul 1). Trump has also urged Congress to legislate on the matter and warned of a 'birth tourism scam' (The Zioneer, Jul 9).
The legal standing of the new orders remains uncertain. The constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship was upheld by the Supreme Court, and the administration's path forward may face additional legal challenges. The administration has signaled it may seek a rehearing of the earlier ruling.
6 developments
- DevelopingTrump signals administration will seek rehearing of birthright citizenship ruling
- StrongTrump urges Congress to abolish birthright citizenship via legislation
- DevelopingSupreme Court rejects Trump bid to end birthright citizenship in 5-4 ruling
- DevelopingTrump warns of birthright citizenship 'scam' with signs advertising $4,000 deliveries
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