Trump Signs Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship

Why it matters locally: While the direct impact of these executive orders on Georgia is yet to be fully determined, any changes to birthright citizenship policies could affect families and legal residents within the state, potentially influencing demographics and social services.

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has issued two executive orders concerning birthright citizenship. These orders specifically target practices the administration refers to as “birth tourism.” These executive actions follow a previous attempt by the president to curtail birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court blocked that earlier effort. NBC News correspondent Garrett Haake reported on these developments for TODAY.