On Thursday, August 6th, 2026, former US President Donald Trump signed executive orders aimed at denying US citizenship to children born in the United States to so-called “birth tourists.” This marks his second attempt to restrict the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, just weeks after the US Supreme Court rejected his initial, broader effort to deny automatic citizenship to children born to undocumented immigrants and temporary foreign residents.

The right to birthright citizenship has been guaranteed since the ratification of the 14th Amendment in 1868. Trump's new orders come approximately five weeks after the Supreme Court struck down his previous directive on this matter.

In related political developments, Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska announced on Friday, August 7th, 2026, that she will oppose Trump's nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche. Additionally, Trump has refused to say whether Ohio Republican Max Miller, who is seeking reelection despite domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife, should step aside by the following day.

These events highlight ongoing tensions within the US Republican Party and the broader political landscape as Trump continues to influence national policy and party dynamics.

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