Trump Targets Birthright Citizenship | Toronto News

President Trump’s latest executive order targets birthright citizenship for children born to tourists on visas with the intent to give birth, calling it a “joke” of the system — a move echoing a previous attempt blocked by the Supreme Court. The administration argues current rules are unfair, claiming the order could also bar children of foreign terrorists or government agents, aiming to stop “a large number of people” from wrongly gaining citizenship. This isn’t the first push — last year’s effort sought to deny citizenship to kids of illegal immigrants or temporary visa holders, but courts upheld the Fourteenth Amendment’s clear guarantee: anyone born on U.S. soil is a citizen, except those not subject to its jurisdiction — like diplomats. Existing laws already allow visa denial if the primary purpose is childbirth. The administration’s legal arguments have been repeatedly rejected, as this effort fits into a broader immigration agenda focused on restricting entry and reducing protections for certain groups. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0494ba544b774941