Trump attorney general plots crackdown on ‘birth tourism’ after supreme court ruling
Todd Blanche, acting attorney general, announced a crackdown on ‘birth tourism’ following a Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship. Birth tourism accounts for less than 1% of U.S. births, with estimates suggesting 20,000 to 26,000 annual occurrences. Despite minimal evidence, Republicans see the issue as significant, aiming to reshape citizenship laws through potential legislation.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 20:06 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 21:10 UTC
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