Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship
The White House
This executive order fundamentally alters the federal government's interpretation of birthright citizenship by halting the issuance of citizenship documents to specific children born within the United States.
Specifically, it denies automatic citizenship recognition if the mother is unlawfully present or on a temporary visa, and the father is neither a U.S. citizen nor a lawful permanent resident at the time of the child's birth.
This new regulatory framework takes effect exclusively for individuals born more than 30 days after the order's issuance.
This represents a major shift in legal status and access to standard civic documentation, as children born under these specific parameters will no longer automatically receive standard federal recognition, severely impacting future access to passports or federally linked identification.
However, the order explicitly preserves the ability of children born to lawful permanent residents and other legally entitled individuals to obtain their standard citizenship documentation.
Federal agencies are directed to reject any documents issued by state or local authorities that purport to recognize U.S. citizenship for individuals falling within these restricted categories.
