EO 14160
Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship
ImmigrationGovernment Reform
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Summary
This executive order reinterprets the Fourteenth Amendment's birthright citizenship clause to exclude children born in the United States to mothers who were unlawfully present or temporarily present if the father was not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The order directs federal agencies to refuse to issue citizenship documents to individuals meeting these criteria, with implementation beginning 30 days after the order's signing.
Key Points
- 1Narrows birthright citizenship eligibility by denying automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S. when the mother was unlawfully present or on temporary visa status and the father was not a citizen or lawful permanent resident
- 2Applies only to births occurring more than 30 days after the executive order's date (February 19, 2025 onward)
- 3Directs the State Department, Justice Department, Department of Homeland Security, and Social Security Administration to implement policy changes and issue guidance within 30 days
- 4Explicitly preserves citizenship rights for children of lawful permanent residents and other eligible individuals
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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