Washington: (RightNow) The US State Department proposes new guidelines requiring proof of parents’ citizenship or legal immigration status for children’s passports. This move is part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to limit the scope of citizenship.

Under this policy, parents must provide additional documents when applying for their children’s passports. US citizen parents need to show a valid US passport or birth certificate, while foreign parents can present an I-94 form or green card.

The White House has referred questions on this matter to the State Department. A State Department spokesperson stated that the Trump administration maintains a clear stance on protecting US citizenship, and the passport process should align with this standard.

It is noteworthy that birthright citizenship has been part of the US constitutional system, but the Trump administration is attempting to make changes. These changes aim to curb birth tourism, where foreigners give birth in the US to obtain citizenship.

However, this new presidential order has been challenged in court, and its implementation may be halted. The final decision on this policy will depend on court rulings and government directives.