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Mains issueGS-2News & Analysis07 August 2026

Trump signs 2 immigration actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb 'birth tourism'

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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US President Donald Trump announced two executive actions aimed at limiting birthright citizenship and curbing 'birth tourism', despite a previous attempt being rejected by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court had upheld a broad interpretation of birthright citizenship, rejecting efforts to exclude children born to undocumented or temporary residents.

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US President Donald Trump announced two executive actions aimed at limiting birthright citizenship and curbing 'birth tourism', despite a previous attempt being rejected by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court had upheld a broad interpretation of birthright citizenship, rejecting efforts to exclude children born to undocumented or temporary residents.

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