Trump signed the executive orders on Thursday targeting aspects of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.

The directives follow a Supreme Court ruling in July that struck down a broader earlier order from the Trump administration.

One order identifies additional categories of children born in the U.S. who the administration says are not subject to its jurisdiction, including those born to foreign diplomats, in U.S. territories, or to parents who are members of foreign terrorist organizations or acting as lobbyists for foreign governments.

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The second order directs federal agencies to prevent so-called birth tourism, where foreign nationals travel to the U.S. primarily to give birth and secure citizenship for the child.

According to White House officials, these actions are consistent with historical exceptions to birthright citizenship and are necessary to protect the value of American citizenship, citing a recent Supreme Court decision to support their claim.

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Birthright citizenship has long been a point of contention, with supporters of restrictions pointing to the amendment's jurisdiction clause and arguing that it was never intended to apply automatically to children of non-citizens who are present unlawfully or temporarily.

Opponents maintain that Supreme Court precedent and longstanding practice affirm citizenship for nearly all children born in the country.

The orders direct agencies such as the State Department and Department of Homeland Security to implement new policies on visa issuance, documentation, and enforcement.

The White House had not yet released the text of the executive orders at the time of publication.