New Executive Order Bans These Passports in the US

On January 20, 2025, right after taking the oath of office, President Donald Trump moved forward with his controversial immigration policy. He signed a series of executive orders that would dramatically change U.S. immigration rules. One of the most debated measures is ending birthright citizenship.

This new rule would prevent children born on U.S. soil from becoming citizens if their parents are undocumented or on temporary visas. These children, born to non-U.S. citizens, would no longer be able to get U.S. passports. The policy starts 30 days after the signing of the order. However, it is unclear what legal status these children will have. Critics worry it could lead to a generation of stateless children, sparking a strong debate about the legality and fairness of the decision.

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Along with the birthright citizenship change, Trump also created Homeland Security Task Forces and introduced stricter immigration vetting. These measures aim to strengthen national security and ensure tighter control over who enters the country.

Trump also signed over 200 executive orders on the same day. This rapid action showcases his authority and desire to bring about quick changes. Executive orders are instructions given by the president to federal agencies that do not need Congress’ approval. One of the most controversial orders is titled, “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.”

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This order makes several significant changes:

  • Prison policies: Transgender women would no longer be housed in female prisons, a decision that has been heavily criticized by LGBTQ+ groups.
  • Passports for non-binary individuals: The order halts all passport applications that include the “X” gender marker, which was introduced in 2021.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed this change, stating, “The policy of the United States is that an individual’s sex is not changeable.” Existing passports with the “X” marker will still be valid, but renewing them may become much harder. Critics fear this could cause travel problems for non-binary Americans.

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