Trump Issues New Birthright Citizenship Orders After Supreme Court Defeat

President Trump signed two executive orders on August 6, 2026, that narrow the scope of birthright citizenship and tighten visa regulations. The orders come weeks after the Supreme Court struck down a broader attempt to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants.

The first order directs federal agencies to deny citizenship to children born to foreign diplomats and to individuals suspected of terrorism. Officials said the measure aligns with long-standing interpretations of the 14th Amendment, which excludes children of foreign officials from automatic citizenship.

The second order targets so-called birth tourism, where pregnant women travel to the United States to give birth so their children gain citizenship. It instructs consular officers to deny visas to applicants suspected of intending to give birth in the country, and requires the State Department to implement stricter screening procedures.

Legal analysts expect swift challenges from civil rights groups, who argue the orders exceed presidential authority and conflict with constitutional guarantees. The administration, however, maintains the measures are lawful and necessary to protect national security and the integrity of immigration laws.

The orders take effect immediately, though implementation details for agencies are expected in the coming weeks. The Supreme Court's earlier ruling did not address these specific categories, leaving room for the administration to pursue narrower restrictions.