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August 29, 2026
Trump's New Executive Order Requires Proof of Citizenship for Child Passports
- President Trump signed an executive order requiring parents to prove their citizenship or immigration status when applying for passports for their children.
- This order targets 'birth tourism' and narrows the criteria for birthright citizenship, following a Supreme Court ruling against a previous attempt.
- The State Department's draft guidance outlines how this order could be implemented, potentially affecting many families.
- Legal challenges are anticipated as lawsuits are already being filed against the enforcement of this order.
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- Trump’s tougher round-two birthright citizenship strategy hinges on key legal distinction, experts sayAug 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM · Fox News
- live: House Oversight panel zeroes in on birth tourismSep 1, 2026 at 1:55 PM · The Hill
- US may require parents to prove citizenship to get passports for their childrenSep 1, 2026 at 9:19 PM · Reuters
- US could ask parents to prove citizenship or immigration status to obtain passports for childrenSep 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM · The Guardian