President Donald Trump signed executive orders tightening restrictions on birthright citizenship early Friday, according to reports. The orders are the latest move in his effort to end birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court struck down his previous executive order, as The Zioneer reported.
President Donald Trump signed executive orders early Friday morning tightening restrictions on birthright citizenship, according to reports. The orders are the latest step in his ongoing effort to end birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court struck down his previous executive order in June.
The Zioneer initially reported at 23:39 Thursday that Trump had signed two executive orders limiting birthright citizenship eligibility, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling. Simultaneously, The Zioneer reported that one of the orders imposed a lifetime ban on entry for individuals participating in "birth tourism" — traveling to the U.S. to give birth and secure citizenship. At 03:58 Friday, The Zioneer reported, citing Israeli news outlet ynet, that the orders include specific provisions tightening restrictions on birth tourism.
The Supreme Court's June 30 ruling struck down Trump's earlier executive order, citing the 14th Amendment, as The Zioneer reported. Following that ruling, Trump urged Congress to pass legislation abolishing birthright citizenship (Jun 30, 19:33 Jerusalem) and signaled his administration would seek a rehearing (Jul 9, 05:27 Jerusalem). The new executive orders appear to be an additional administrative avenue to restrict the practice, pending further legal challenges.
It remains to be seen how the courts will rule on the new orders, given the Supreme Court's precedent. The orders are expected to face immediate legal challenges.
5 developments
- StrongTrump urges Congress to abolish birthright citizenship via legislation
- DevelopingTrump signals administration will seek rehearing of birthright citizenship ruling
- 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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