US may require parents to prove citizenship to get passports for their children
Summary
The US State Department has proposed a new rule requiring parents to prove their own citizenship or legal immigration status when applying for a passport for their child. This proposal is part of President Donald Trump’s recent effort to limit automatic citizenship given to children born in the US, especially targeting "birth tourism."Key Facts
- The State Department wants parents to submit proof of citizenship or immigration status for their child’s passport application.
- This rule is linked to President Trump’s August 6 executive order aimed at reducing "birth tourism" where non-citizens give birth in the US to secure citizenship for their babies.
- The proposal would stop citizenship for children if their parents work for a foreign government, commit fraud, or are considered an “alien enemy.”
- Currently, parents only need to prove they are the child’s parent and show photo ID; no proof of citizenship is required now.
- President Trump’s earlier, broader order to limit birthright citizenship was struck down by the Supreme Court for violating the US Constitution.
- The new, narrower executive order could also face legal challenges in court.
- If implemented, all parents or legal guardians must provide documents like a US passport, birth certificate, or green card for the child’s passport application.
- Lawyers have filed lawsuits trying to stop the new rules before they take effect.
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