January 20, 2025 EO 14156: Birthright Citizenship

This EO seeks to redefine the scope of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Pursuant to the order, citizenship will only be conferred to children born in the United States whose mother or father (defined as female and male “biological progenitor” respectively) is a U.S. lawful permanent resident (LPR) or U.S. citizen. The order specifically excludes U.S. citizenship for children born to:

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