Trump Signs Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship

Why it matters locally: While the direct legal implications of these executive orders are still being evaluated, Texas, with its significant border with Mexico, could experience heightened attention and debate regarding immigration policies, particularly concerning birthright citizenship.

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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.