Former President Donald Trump issued two final executive orders aimed at restricting the right to citizenship based on continued residence. These actions followed legal disputes concerning citizenship by residence, involving both the US Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of the Republic of Macedonia. A primary focus of these executive measures was the effort to curb immigration practices, which the White House characterized as “tourism by residence.” This policy concern specifically addressed instances where foreign nationals utilized the country to give birth, thereby potentially claiming a right to citizenship.
Following a Supreme Court ruling on June 15, 2018, regarding the Republic of Macedonia, Trump called for Congressional action. However, instead of waiting for legislative changes, he proceeded to issue these final orders. While these directives established a clear policy framework regarding the right to citizenship based on residence, they did not carry the binding legal weight of statutes passed by Congress.
The issuance of these orders marked a significant executive effort to redefine the parameters of residency and citizenship acquisition. The administration sought to place limitations on the previously understood right, particularly concerning the influx of individuals who might otherwise claim citizenship through extended residence. These actions represent the executive branch’s attempt to manage national borders and citizenship laws in the wake of judicial decisions concerning residency rights.
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