The U.S. State Department is considering a new policy that would require parents to prove their own citizenship or immigration status when applying for passports for their children, according to draft guidance reviewed by Reuters. This proposal stems from President Donald Trump's August 6 executive order targeting 'birth tourism' and expanding exceptions to birthright citizenship.
Key Takeaways
The U.S. State Department has proposed requiring parents to provide proof of their citizenship or immigration status when applying for passports for their children as part of President Trump's latest effort to limit birthright citizenship.
- Parents would need to submit documents like passports, birth certificates, or green cards
- The proposal targets 'birth tourism' and expands exceptions to birthright citizenship
- A federal judge has expressed skepticism about the order and may consider blocking it
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High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parental Proof Requirement | Broad Agreement | Parents must prove citizenship or immigration status for kids' passports. | |
| Target Of New Policy | Broad Agreement | 'Birth tourism' and expanded exceptions to birthright citizenship. | |
| Documents Required | Broad Agreement | Passports, birth certificates, I-94 forms, or legal permanent residency cards. |
Parental Proof Requirement
Broad AgreementParents must prove citizenship or immigration status for kids' passports.
Target Of New Policy
Broad Agreement'Birth tourism' and expanded exceptions to birthright citizenship.
Documents Required
Broad AgreementPassports, birth certificates, I-94 forms, or legal permanent residency cards.
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The new directive would withhold citizenship from children whose parents work for foreign governments in the U.S., are engaged in fraud or commercial transactions to obtain citizenship, or are classified as 'alien enemies'. According to TimesLIVE, the State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that "President Trump has been unequivocal that this administration will protect the meaning and value of American citizenship."
The proposal would require parents to submit documents such as valid U.S. passports, birth certificates, I-94 forms, or legal permanent residency cards when applying for their children's passports. Currently, parents only need to prove parentage and present photo identification.
Lawyers pursuing class-action lawsuits on behalf of babies who would be deprived of citizenship under Trump’s initial order have asked federal judges to prevent the latest order from taking effect. According to Reuters, U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman, appointed by Democratic President Joe Biden, voiced skepticism about what she called Trump's unprecedented order and allowed the plaintiffs to revise their lawsuit so she could consider whether to block it.
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