Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
Overview of Federal Law and Court Precedent
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Jan. 20, 2025, setting forth the policy that, 30 days after the issuance of the order, a child born to a mother who is either “unlawfully present in the United States” or lawfully present in the United States on a temporary basis, and to a father who is “not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of” the child’s birth, is not to be recognized as a United States citizen and shall not be issued any federal documentation, such as a passport or Social Security number. Current Interpretation…
