What to know about Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship

Key Points:

• The Trump administration issued executive orders aiming to restrict birthright citizenship, targeting children born in the U.S. to foreign diplomats, "alien enemies," birth tourists, and parents linked to terrorist organizations, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling striking down a similar attempt.
• The orders expand existing exceptions to birthright citizenship, including children of foreign embassy staff and employees of international organizations, and introduce new exclusions for children born via surrogacy or to parents affiliated with designated terrorist groups.
• The administration claims birth tourism is a widespread problem, estimating "hundreds of thousands" of cases annually, though experts and data suggest the actual number is significantly lower, with estimates ranging from about 9,600 to 26,000 births per year.
• The executive orders also target "birth tourism operators," accusing them of deceptive practices to entice foreign nationals to give birth in the U.S. for citizenship benefits, a concern previously addressed by earlier administrations.
• Legal experts and advocacy groups predict the new restrictions will face significant legal challenges, emphasizing that birthright citizenship is protected under the 14th Amendment and upheld by Supreme Court precedent, making executive orders unlikely to override constitutional guarantees.