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Politics · United StatesJudge questions challenge to Trump birthright citizenship order
A federal judge in New Hampshire appeared skeptical of a civil rights group's challenge to President Donald Trump's second attempt to redefine birthright citizenship. The ACLU had asked the court to block the order, but the judge suggested a new lawsuit might be necessary.
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Politics · United StatesUS proposes new passport rule for children's citizenship proof
The U.S. State Department has proposed a new rule requiring parents applying for passports for their children to provide proof of their own citizenship or immigration status. This is part of President Donald Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship.
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Politics · United StatesDoctor Pleads Fifth Amendment at Birth Tourism Hearing
A doctor involved in a federal birth tourism probe invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a House Oversight Committee hearing. The doctor, Wladimir Lorentz, refused to answer questions after being subpoenaed, prompting debate over birthright citizenship.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Signs Order on Birthright Citizenship After Court Setback
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 6, 2026, that denied birthright citizenship to children of foreign diplomats. This action followed a U.S. Supreme Court decision that limited a previous order, impacting Trump's campaign promises on citizenship.
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Politics · United StatesUS revokes 600 visas in crackdown on birth tourism networks
The US State Department revoked over 600 visas in July 2026 as part of a crackdown on birth tourism, where foreign nationals travel to give birth in the US to secure citizenship for their children. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures, including a new task force, at a press conference in the Philippines.
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