This Executive Order outlines policies regarding the conferral of U.S. citizenship to individuals born in the United States. It clarifies that U.S. citizenship is not automatically granted to individuals whose mothers were unlawfully present or only temporarily in the U.S. at the time of birth, and whose fathers were not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The order mandates that no government agency shall issue or accept documents recognizing citizenship for these individuals, and it applies only to those born after 30 days from the order's issuance. Furthermore, the order ensures it does not affect those already entitled to citizenship documentation, such as children of lawful permanent residents.
Simple Explanation
In a new rule, the President says that babies born in the U.S. might not be citizens automatically if their parents are not legally staying in the U.S., but it won't change the rules for kids who already have a right to be citizens.