Judge blocks Trump's latest effort to narrow birthright citizenship

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.

• Sep 3

Trump issues new executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.

• Aug 6

Bill proposed by Texas congressman targets "birth tourism"

The Pew Research Center recently found that in 2023, about 320,000 babies were born in the U.S. to mothers who were unauthorized immigrants or had legal temporary status.

• Aug 2

Gov. Abbott signs executive order over "birth tourism" in Texas, targets hospitals and providers

The governor of Texas is targeting hospitals and providers to put a stop to so-called "birth tourism" schemes.

• Jul 22

Gov. Abbott targets alleged "birth tourism" at Texas hospital

Abbott has ordered an investigation into a Rio Grande Valley hospital over allegations it advertised "birth tourism" packages to foreign nationals.

• Jul 7

What is birthright citizenship, and can Trump end the right in the U.S.?

President Trump is seeking to end birthright citizenship, after years of criticizing the constitutional right.

• Apr 1

What to know about the legal fight over Trump's birthright citizenship order

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.

• Mar 30

Supreme Court, in birthright citizenship case, limits use of universal injunctions

The court ruled that universal injunctions issued by lower courts likely exceed the authority Congress has granted them.

• Jun 27, 2025

Trump issues sweeping immigration orders on Day 1 in office

President Trump invoked muscular presidential powers to begin a sweeping crackdown on immigration.

• Jan 21, 2025