No Citizenship for Birth Tourism in the U.S.: Trump Signs Executive Order (Comprehensive)

Ban on "Birth Tourism" by Temporary Foreign Residents

Trump’s New Move After Restrictions on "Birthright Citizenship" Blocked

Children of Diplomatic Mission Employees Also Excluded

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on the 6th (local time) aimed at blocking so-called "birth tourism," a practice where children obtain U.S. citizenship by being born in the United States. The order is intended to prevent children born to foreign parents who are temporarily or illegally staying in the United States from acquiring citizenship, thereby prohibiting "birth tourism." This is a new move following the Supreme Court’s decision in June, which halted the Trump administration's previous attempts to restrict birthright citizenship. At the White House that afternoon, President Trump signed two executive orders related to this issue, stating, "This will give us the authority to prohibit birthright citizenship in a much stronger way."

No Citizenship Recognition for Birth Tourism

U.S. President Donald Trump is signing an executive order related to birthright citizenship in the White House Oval Office on the 6th (local time). Photo by Reuters Yonhap News

According to the executive orders released by the White House, the U.S. administration will now prevent federal agencies from issuing documents recognizing U.S. citizenship under certain conditions when neither parent is a U.S. citizen. Citizenship will not be granted in cases where one parent is identified as a member of a terrorist organization, a specially designated international terrorist, or individuals linked to terrorism; when parents are employees of a foreign government such as foreign embassies or consulates in the United States or international organizations; or when they are involved in commercial dealings or fraudulent activities as part of entering the U.S. or giving birth for the purpose of obtaining birthright citizenship. The same measures will apply to children born in U.S. territories or territorial waters where birthright citizenship is not legally recognized.

The order also defines any attempt to enter the country using a non-immigrant visa for the purpose of giving birth, or to help another foreign national enter for that purpose, as "birth tourism." It grants the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to take preventive actions such as denying entry, visas or travel, imposing permanent bans, refusing admission, or deporting individuals involved.

President Trump stated, "We received a very unfortunate verdict from the Supreme Court regarding birthright citizenship. That is why we are making adjustments." He also claimed that "hundreds of thousands" of people profit from birth tourism. U.S. local media have reported that birth tourism has developed into a sort of industry, with companies providing this service making massive profits. In Florida, a company named "Have Your Baby in Miami" advertised that it supported more than 2,000 cases of birth tourism, and a congressional investigation is currently underway regarding such businesses.

Will It Pass the Supreme Court?

Steven Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, is explaining policies related to birthright citizenship at the White House. Photo by AFP and Yonhap News Agency

On his first day back in office in January last year, President Trump signed an executive order allowing children born in the U.S. to obtain citizenship only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. However, the Supreme Court struck down this measure on June 30, stating that the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment applies to most children born in the United States. The White House explained that this new executive order clarifies cases previously deemed exempt from birthright citizenship by the Supreme Court. Nevertheless, Axios observed that, despite the recent Supreme Court ruling, another round of legal challenges is expected as President Trump again moves to block citizenship via birth tourism.

Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House and architect of Trump’s anti-immigration policies, stated, "Birth tourism is a fraud against the American system. If a person’s actual intent was to give birth and obtain citizenship, but they told consular officers they were coming as tourists, then they are defrauding the U.S. government. Such visas should be refused, and will be refused going forward." He further emphasized that this executive order "ranks among the top three most important things the President has done," as it is intended to end "one of the most severe and malignant abuses of the American system."

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