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EO 14160: "Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship"

  1. Original Date Announced

    January 20, 2025

    Presidential EO 14160 orders that individuals born in the U.S. are not "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" and hence not U.S. citizens at birth under the 14th Amendment if at the time of birth (1) the mother (defined as "immediate female progenitor") was unlawfully present or was lawfully present but temporary, and (2) the father was not a lawful permanent resident or citizen.

    EO further states that "it is the policy" of the U.S. that no department or agency shall issue or accept any document recognizing the citizenship of such individuals. This provision applies only to persons who are born within the U.S. after "30 days from the date of this order."

    EO orders Secretary of State, Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Commissioner of Social Security, to align agency rules and policies with the EO, ensure that employees follow the policy, and issue public guidance on implementation within 30 days.

    You are viewing the general entry for this Executive Order. For discrete policies within the EO and subsequent actions related to them, see the "Associated and Derivative Policies" linked on this page.

    Trump 2.0 [ID: #1404]

    2025.01.20 EO: Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship

  2. Effective Date

    February 19, 2025

  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

    • January 20, 2025

      Complaint Doe v. Trump Birthright Citizenship

      On January 20, 2025, a lawsuit challenging the birthright citizenship executive order described in this entry was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. O. Doe v. Trump, 25-cv-10135 (D. Mass.).

      **Litigation entries are limited to initial complaints and major substantive rulings. For pleadings and additional information, use name and docket number to search Civil Rights Clearinghouse and CourtListener or visit Just Security Litigation Tracker**

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    • January 20, 2025

      Complaint Thien Le v. Trump

      On January 20, 2025, a lawsuit challenging the birthright citizenship executive order described in this entry was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Thien Le v. Trump, 25-cv-00104 (C.D. Cal.).

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    • January 20, 2025

      Complaint: New Hampshire Indonesian Community Support v. Trump

      On January 20, 2025, a lawsuit challenging the birthright citizenship executive order described in this entry was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire. New Hampshire Indonesian Community Support et al. v. Trump, 25-cv-00038 (D.N.H.).

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    • January 21, 2025

      Complaint Washington v. Trump Birthright Citizenship

      On January 21, 2025, a lawsuit challenging the birthright citizenship executive order described in this entry was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington by the states of Washington, Arizona, Illinois, and Oregon. Washington v. Trump, 25-cv-00127 (W.D. Wash.).

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    • January 21, 2025

      Complaint CASA v. Trump Birthright Citizenship

      On January 21, 2025, a lawsuit challenging the birthright citizenship executive order described in this entry was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. CASA v. Trump, 25-cv-00201 (D. Md.).

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    • January 21, 2025

      Complaint: New Jersey v Trump

      On January 21, 2025, a lawsuit challenging the birthright citizenship executive order described in this entry was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts by 18 states plus the District of Columbia and the City and County of San Francisco. New Jersey et al v. Trump, 25-cv-10139 (D. Mass.).

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    • January 23, 2025

      TRO Washington v Trump

      On January 23, 2025, in Washington v. Trump, 25-cv-00127 (W.D. Wash.), Judge John Coughenour issued a nationwide Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) blocking the administration from enforcing or implementing sections 2(a), 3(a), or 3(b) of the EO in this entry pending further order from the court.

      Note: Per a Minute Order issued by the court later on January 23, the court specified that the nationwide TRO is effective as of 11:00AM and will remain in effect for 14 days, pending further orders from the court.

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    • January 30, 2025

      Complaint OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates v. Rubio

      On January 30, 2025, a lawsuit challenging the birthright citizenship executive order described in this entry was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates v. Rubio, 25-cv-00287 (D.D.C.).

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    • February 5, 2025

      2025.02.05 LAW360 - BREAKING: Maryland Judge Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Order

      On February 05, 2025 , in CASA v. Trump, 25-cv-00201 (D. Md.), Judge Deborah Boardman issued a preliminary injunction against the birthright citizenship executive order described in this entry. The injunction applies nationally and will remain in place as the case is adjudicated.

      **Litigation entries are limited to initial complaints and major substantive rulings. For pleadings and additional information, use name and docket number to search Civil Rights Clearinghouse and CourtListener or visit Just Security Litigation Tracker**

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    • Complaint, County of Santa Clara v. Trump

      On January 30, 2025, a lawsuit challenging the birthright citizenship executive order described in this entry was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. County of Santa Clara v. Trump, 25-cv-00981 (N.D. Cal.).

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Current Status

Not in effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual In Litigation
Trump Administration Action: Presidential Orders
Subject Matter: Citizenship
Agencies Affected: DHS USCIS DOS SSA AG

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