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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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What to know about Donald Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship

The Trump administration is once again trying to limit who can become an American, with a pair of executive orders issued this week that attempt to place restrictions on birthright citizenship and on foreigners who give birth in the US.

A Supreme Court decision in June struck down a previous attempt at restricting birthright citizenship, but Thursday's orders were made with "adjustments" keeping the decision in mind, President Donald Trump said.

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