‘Birth tourism,’ though rare, prompts talk of barring pregnant women from entering US
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to target visa fraud and criminal organizers, saying thousands exploit the system each year.
- On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling upholding birthright citizenship, prompting the Department of Justice to circulate a memo directing federal prosecutors to prioritize investigations and prosecutions of birth-tourism schemes.
- Characterizing birth tourism as a "booming industry" and national security risk, administration officials urged tighter screening of temporary visitors following President Donald Trump's rejected executive order on birthright citizenship.
- Researchers at Penn State estimated that birth tourism accounts for fewer than 0.3% of all U.S. births, ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 annually, contrasting sharply with administration claims of widespread abuse.
- White House advisers are exploring alternative routes to limit entry, including expanding federal law 212 to bar pregnant foreign nationals and requiring additional visa disclosures during application interviews.
- Legislative attempts to restrict birthright citizenship face significant constitutional challenges, and passing a constitutional amendment would be nearly impossible given the required three-fourths ratification threshold among states, legal experts caution.
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