US DOJ directs prosecutors to prioritize 'birth tourism' probes following court ruling
The memo says prosecutors can use visa fraud, money laundering, identity theft and wire fraud laws against people who enter to give birth.
- On Tuesday, the Justice Department directed federal prosecutors to prioritize investigations of "birth tourism" schemes, requiring coordination with the Department of Homeland Security.
- The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling on Tuesday affirmed that children born in the United States are citizens, striking down President Donald Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship.
- Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald warned in a memo that individuals entering under "false pretenses" to secure citizenship could face charges including visa fraud, money laundering, and identity theft.
- Launched in April, the "Birth Tourism Initiative" by Homeland Security signals a broader multi-agency crackdown already underway within immigration enforcement.
- Despite the high court setback, the administration intends to maintain a hardline immigration stance, with the Justice directive indicating continued focus on prosecuting birth tourism facilitators.
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Justice Department to prioritize 'birth tourism' investigations...
Federal prosecutors on June 30 were directed to prioritize investigations into "birth tourism" schemes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants. Colin McDonald, the Justice Department's assistant attorney general for fraud, said in a memo to department employees that the U.S. immigration system is being exploited by foreign nationals who tra…
DOJ Vows Crackdown on Birth Tourism After Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling - Real News Now
The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it will intensify efforts against so-called “birth tourism” operations after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump‘s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants and foreign visitors. Assistant Attorney General for Fraud Enforcement Colin McDonald directed federal prosecutors to aggressively pursue individuals and organizations that exploit Am…
DOJ vows ‘birth tourism’ crackdown after Supreme Court rules against Trump in birthright citizenship case
The Justice Department on Tuesday pledged to crack down on so-called “birth tourism” in the aftermath of the Supreme Court striking down President Trump’s executive order outlawing birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and US visitors.
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