Trump Signs Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship

Why it matters locally: The executive orders targeting birthright citizenship could have implications for families and individuals in Louisiana, particularly those with ties to countries impacted by the administration's new policies or those engaged in international travel for childbirth.

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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.