Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling

Former President Donald Trump has renewed efforts to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, signing two new executive orders on August 6, 2026. This action follows a Supreme Court ruling on June 30, 2026, which rejected his initial, broader executive order aimed at denying automatic citizenship to children born to undocumented immigrants and temporary foreign residents. The new directives aim to expand categories of individuals ineligible for birthright citizenship, including those associated with foreign terrorist organizations or foreign governments, and also target "birth tourism" by increasing restrictions on visitors seeking visas specifically to give birth in the U.S. These new orders are anticipated to face immediate legal challenges.

Concurrently, the Trump administration is continuing its attempts to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position, despite a June 2026 Supreme Court decision that allowed her to retain her role while she contests the termination. The efforts to dismiss Cook stem from unproven allegations of mortgage fraud, which her attorney asserts are baseless. The Supreme Court had previously affirmed that Fed governors can only be removed for cause and are entitled to due process.

Additionally, the U.S. job market unexpectedly stalled in July 2026, with a reported cut of 23,000 jobs and downward revisions for previous months, presenting a political challenge for the administration. This comes amid earlier 2026 reports indicating job losses and economic uncertainty. The White House also faces criticism over proposed structural changes, as a federal appeals court recently halted construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House, citing a lack of congressional approval.