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Trump signs 2 immigration actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb ‘birth tourism’
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· August 6, 2026
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Key takeaway Another action targets "birth tourism" by increasing restrictions on visitors seeking visas to give birth in the country.
President Donald Trump has signed two executive actions related to immigration. One action aims to limit the number of people born in the US who can become American citizens. Another action targets "birth tourism" by increasing restrictions on visitors seeking visas to give birth in the country.
Further details on these executive actions are not provided, but can be found through the Associated Press or other news sources.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) ·
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