The United States has proposed new rules requiring parents or legal guardians applying for passports for their children to provide proof of their own citizenship or immigration status. The draft guidance, reviewed by Reuters, is part of President Donald Trump's push to curtail birthright citizenship. Under the proposal, applicants must submit documents such as a valid U.S. passport, birth certificate, I-94 form, or permanent residency card. The State Department stated that the information would be used to determine if the child qualifies for citizenship under Trump's August 6 executive order.
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