Trump Signs Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

The president said he expects an imminent challenge of the order in court.

U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, on Jan. 20, 2025. Angela Weiss/AFP

President Donald Trump on Monday, in one of his first official acts as president, signed an executive order ending birthright citizenship.

The executive order clarifies that the federal government does not automatically recognize birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants in the United States.