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NewsThe GuardianJuly 2, 2026United States

Federal Government Plans to Target 'Birth Tourism' Through Visa Process

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that federal prosecutors and law enforcement will increase efforts to combat 'birth tourism,' where individuals travel to the U.S. primarily to give birth and secure citizenship for their children. The administration intends to use the visa application process to limit this practice despite existing constitutional protections for birthright citizenship.

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Why It Matters

The Department of Justice is shifting enforcement focus to the visa application process to restrict individuals from entering the U.S. for the purpose of obtaining for their children.

Key Facts

  • Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that federal prosecutors and law enforcement will focus on combating 'birth tourism'.
  • The administration plans to use the visa application process to minimize or limit the entry of individuals intending to give birth in the U.S.
  • The Department of Justice and the FBI have been directed to focus on stopping individuals who use tourist visas for the primary purpose of having a child who will become a U.S. citizen.
  • The policy focus continues despite a Supreme Court precedent that supports the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFBI“Federal law enforcement agency directed to focus on stopping birth tourism.”organizationDepartment of Justice“The federal agency tasked with implementing the new enforcement focus.”personTodd Blanche“Acting Attorney General who announced the new focus on birth tourism.”