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State Department Proposes Citizenship Proof Rule for Children’s Passports

9/3/2026

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U.S. State Department proposed a rule requiring parents to prove citizenship or immigration status for children’s passports.
President Donald Trump backs the rule to limit birthright citizenship and curb birth tourism.
The rule would deny citizenship to children whose parent works for a government, commits fraud, or is an alien enemy.
Lawyers have filed suits, including before Judge Deborah Boardman.
The Justice Department says a restraining order is premature.

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U.S. State Department proposed a rule requiring parents to prove citizenship or immigration status for children’s passports.
President Donald Trump backs the rule to limit birthright citizenship and curb birth tourism.
The rule would deny citizenship to children whose parent works for a government, commits fraud, or is an alien enemy.
Lawyers have filed suits, including before Judge Deborah Boardman.
The Justice Department says a restraining order is premature.