Israeli news outlet ynet reports that President Donald Trump's executive orders, signed earlier tonight, include provisions tightening restrictions on 'birth tourism' — the practice of traveling to the U.S. to give birth to secure citizenship. The Zioneer earlier reported that the orders limit birthright citizenship eligibility.
Israeli news outlet ynet reported overnight that President Donald Trump's executive orders, signed late Thursday night, include provisions tightening restrictions on 'birth tourism'. The report adds a new dimension to the executive actions, indicating that the birth tourism restrictions are part of the same orders that limit birthright citizenship eligibility.
The Zioneer reported at 23:39 Jerusalem on Thursday that Trump signed an executive order imposing a lifetime ban on entry for individuals participating in birth tourism. At the same time, we reported on the signing of two executive orders limiting birthright citizenship eligibility. At 00:21 Jerusalem, we reported again on the two orders, noting they rely on a recent Supreme Court ruling. The ynet report now clarifies that the birth tourism restrictions are included in the same executive orders, rather than being a separate action.
As The Zioneer reported on Thursday, the orders are said to be based on the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling on birthright citizenship. The background of the orders includes Trump's earlier efforts to end birthright citizenship, including a call to Congress in June to legislate its abolition after the Supreme Court struck down a previous executive order.
The full scope of the restrictions has not been detailed. It remains unclear whether the provisions apply to all cases or include exceptions. The ynet report is based on a single source and has not been independently confirmed by other news outlets.
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