What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US?
The US administration has issued executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens associated with specific groups, such as foreign terrorist organizations. The policy also seeks to curb 'birth tourism' by tightening enforcement and regulatory definitions.
Why it matters
These orders represent a significant shift in immigration policy and raise complex legal questions regarding the implementation and proof of citizenship eligibility.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Grace Eliza Goodwin and Jake Horton Getty Images US President Donald Trump has announced new executive orders aimed at ending so-called birth tourism in the US and limiting birthright citizenship for certain groups.
It is part of a renewed effort by his administration to restrict access to US citizenship after the Supreme Court shot down Trump's first attempt in June.
Birthright citizenship refers to the practice of granting citizenship to those born on US soil, with some exceptions, while birth tourism is when foreign nationals come to the US specifically to give birth and get their child citizenship.
Trump signed two executive orders , a written order issued by a president to the federal government which does not require congressional approval, on Thursday.
One expands the existing definitions of non-citizens whose children are not eligible for birthright citizenship.
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