Trump Signs Order To Curb Birthright Citizenship "Tourism"
Trump is also seeking to deny birthright citizenship for children born of some foreign diplomatic staff.
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Trump is also seeking to deny birthright citizenship for children born of some foreign diplomatic staff.
When the U.S. Supreme Court in June ruled in favor of broad citizenship rights for babies born in the United States, one of the most conservative justices complained that the decision was so sweeping it would even cover so-called birth tourists.Women "who come here solely for the purpose of giving birth" would be able to get automatic citizenship for their children, Samuel Alito wrote, dissenting from the 6-3 ruling that invalidated President Donald Trump's first attempt to curtail U.S. birthright citizenship.Also read: Trump signs orders to limit US birthright citizenship, despite Supreme
Officials cited several cases uncovered by consular officers.
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump from enforcing a new order limiting birthright citizenship