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If the Supreme Court Ruled on Birthright Citizenship Today, What Would the USCIS do? An Analysis of the USCIS Guidance on Birthright Citizenship and Surrogacy
1. Introduction President Trump’s Executive Order 14160 – Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship , is expected to be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court . It proposes a significant reinterpretation of birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. Set to be decided in the summer of 2026, if upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Order would limit automatic citizenship at birth for certain children born in the United States based on the immigration sta
Ralph M. Tsong
Jan 306 min read
How California’s SB 729 Expands Fertility Coverage for Surrogacy and Gamete Donation
California Senate Bill No. 729 (SB 729) is the Senate Bill that amends Health and Safety Code section 1374.55 and Insurance Code section 10119.6 to expand health insurance coverage to fertility services. It was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 29th, 2024, and has an effective date of July 1st, 2025. The new law requires certain fully insured health policies to cover the diagnosis and treatment of infertility.
Ralph M. Tsong
Jan 55 min read
The Equality for Every Family Act and Illinois Surrogacy and Gamete Donation: What Would Change and How to Prepare
HB2683 known as the “Equality for Every Family Act” has not been enacted. This article explains what would change when the bill becomes law so that intended parents, surrogates, and agencies can plan ahead.
Ralph M. Tsong
Nov 14, 20255 min read
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