Schmitt Presses Rubio, Mullin To Revoke Diplomats' Kids Citizenship
The Missouri Republican's July 16 letter argues children of foreign diplomats are exempt from birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., sent the letter July 16, 2026, to both secretaries.
- 14th Amendment excludes diplomats' children from birthright citizenship: they are not subject to US jurisdiction.
- Schmitt asks State and Homeland Security to identify and revoke wrongly issued citizenship documents.
Why it matters: Citizenship by birth was never a gift to diplomats' children; it was a rule bureaucrats forgot to apply.
Sen. Eric Schmitt press release + letter to Sec. Rubio and Sec. Mullin ↗ · Jul 16, 20267/16/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check