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DHS Interim Rule Narrows Birthright Citizenship Exemptions Immediately

9/5/2026

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued an interim rule expanding birthright citizenship exemptions.
The rule will be published in the Federal Register on September 9 and take effect immediately.
It excludes children of foreign government employees, embassy staff, and international organization workers.
President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14418 on August 6 directing the rule’s creation.
DHS will not enforce the rule while the Casa Inc. v. Trump injunction remains.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued an interim rule expanding birthright citizenship exemptions.
The rule will be published in the Federal Register on September 9 and take effect immediately.
It excludes children of foreign government employees, embassy staff, and international organization workers.
President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14418 on August 6 directing the rule’s creation.
DHS will not enforce the rule while the Casa Inc. v. Trump injunction remains.