Nigerians, others affected as Trump signs order to curb birthright citizenship ‘tourism’

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order designed to limit birthright citizenship for children of non-citizen mothers who travel to the United States to give birth. Trump stated that birthright citizenship had been "made a joke out of it," indicating his administration's intent to address what it perceives as a loophole. This move represents another effort by the Trump administration to restrict the automatic granting of U.S. citizenship to individuals born on American soil, a right historically rooted in the 14th Amendment. The article notes that this follows a previous attempt by Trump to implement similar restrictions, which was reportedly unsuccessful after being challenged legally. The Supreme Court's involvement in striking down the prior effort underscores the legal and constitutional complexities surrounding birthright citizenship. The order specifically targets children born to mothers who are not U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, aiming to prevent them from automatically acquiring American citizenship. The implications of this order are likely to affect various groups, including Nigerians and other foreign nationals who may seek to give birth in the U.S. for the purpose of obtaining citizenship for their children.

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They’ve taken birthright citizenship and they’ve made a joke out of it