American Citizenship: US Deports 3 Million Foreigners, Ends Birth Tourism
- President Trump signed two Executive Orders following the Supreme Court's June 30 ruling in Trump v. Barbara on birthright citizenship
- The first order identifies categories of children of aliens not entitled to birthright citizenship, while the second targets birth tourism syndicates
- The White House says the Trump administration has deported over 3 million illegal aliens and filed claims against 88 individuals who fraudulently obtained citizenship
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The United States government has deported more than three million foreigners in 15 months since President Donald Trump returned to office.
President Trump signed two Executive Orders on Thursday aimed at tightening the rules around American citizenship, building on a recent Supreme Court decision that narrowed the scope of birthright citizenship.
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The move came after the Supreme Court ruled on June 30, 2026, in *Trump v. Barbara*, that the Constitution grants citizenship to children born in the United States only to parents "for whom no extraterritorial fiction applies."
The White House said the ruling gave the administration fresh legal backing to act.
This is contained in a fact sheet shared on the White House website on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
What two executive orders cover
The first order identifies specific categories of children born to foreign nationals who are not entitled to automatic citizenship under the Constitution, consistent with exceptions the Supreme Court recognised in the *Barbara* decision.
The White House described the list as non-exhaustive.
The second order delegates authority to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security to crack down on birth tourism, a practice where foreign nationals travel to the United States specifically to give birth so their child acquires citizenship.
The administration said such visitors often work with criminal syndicates to exploit temporary admission into the country.
Broader Immigration record cited by White House
Alongside the new orders, the White House outlined what it called a wider effort to overhaul the immigration system since Trump returned to office.
According to the administration, no illegal aliens have been released into the country for 15 consecutive months.
More than 3 million illegal aliens have been deported, including thousands convicted of violent crimes.
Trump's administration also said it has filed legal claims against 88 individuals who obtained United States citizenship despite being ineligible.
Other measures cited include the termination of taxpayer-funded benefits for over 1.4 million illegal aliens, the suspension of visa processing for 75 countries considered high-risk, and reforms to the naturalisation test designed to better assess applicants' knowledge of American history and government.
The administration also said it is working to remove tens of thousands of undocumented individuals from state voter rolls.
Trump described American citizenship as "a priceless and profound gift" and framed the orders as part of a commitment to protect its value and integrity.
124 Nigerians to be deported from US
Recall that the United States released an updated deportation list showing 124 Nigerians placed on what it called its “worst-of-the-worst” criminal register.
While the names and photos of those affected have been made public, the timeline for deportations and details of offences remain undisclosed.
The move showed Washington’s continued focus on immigration enforcement, with implications for Nigeria–US relations and visa compliance.
US releases names of People recently deported
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that the United States released the names and photos of several criminal illegal aliens recently deported.
These individuals were convicted of serious crimes including murder, drug trading, burglary, and sexual assault.
DHS said the deportations reflect its ongoing commitment to reducing crime and safeguarding communities.
Source: Legit.ng
