This concerns the cancellation of existing visas or entry permits
This concerns the cancellation of existing visas or entry permits, as well as the introduction of a lifetime ban on visiting the United States for those who come to or attempt to come to the country with the aim of giving birth to a child in order to obtain American citizenship for it.
Consensus
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting entry into the United States for individuals involved in 'birth tourism' schemes.
- The order mandates the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to revise immigration rules and procedures.
- The order includes the revocation of existing visas or entry permits and the imposition of a lifetime ban on entry for those who come to the U.S. with the intent to give birth for citizenship purposes.
- The Supreme Court previously blocked Trump's initiative to abolish automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S.
- The U.S. Department of Justice has warned that entering the country on a tourist visa solely for the purpose of giving birth is a violation of federal law.
Points of divergence
- Trump issued an order on January 20, 2025, to abolish the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship by birth on U.S. soil. — m24
- The Supreme Court blocked Trump's initiative to cancel automatic citizenship for children born in the country on June 30. — riamo
Coverage (2 sources)
- In the USA, entry restrictions have begun for participants in schemes involving birth of children for citizenship — РИАМО
- US authorities will ban entry for 'maternity tourists' — Москва 24