Clarifies exceptions to birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to certain foreign nationals.
The Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act of 2026 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that certain individuals born in the United States are not nationals or citizens at birth. These include children of foreign sovereigns or ministers, those born on foreign public ships, children of enemies during a hostile occupation, and children of mothers who are unlawfully present in the U.S. The Act preserves historical exceptions and aims to deter birth tourism and visa manipulation. The changes apply to individuals born 30 days after the Act's enactment.
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