The Cohen, Tucker + Ades law firm has reported that the Second Trump Administration is implementing significant changes to U.S. immigration policies that could affect the stability of citizenship. These changes, which are currently under legal scrutiny, include proposals that could alter birthright citizenship and impose stricter naturalization requirements.
Key Details:
- Birthright Citizenship: An Executive Order issued on January 20, 2025, aims to deny automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S. unless at least one parent is a citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR). This order is currently blocked by legal challenges, with a Supreme Court ruling expected this summer.
- Naturalization Barriers: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced more stringent standards for assessing applicants'
Source: Cohen, Tucker & Ades, P.C.