The Justice Department (DOJ) will prioritize investigations and prosecutions related to “birth tourism” following a recent Supreme Court ruling. This move comes as Todd Blanche, an attorney for former President Trump, intends to target tourists and illegal immigrants engaging in the practice.
According to Time magazine, the DOJ informed staff that it would be prioritizing these cases on the same day as the Supreme Court’s decision. The Guardian reported that Blanche plans to focus on individuals traveling to the U.S. specifically to give birth to children who will then become American citizens.
The New York Post noted that between 26,000 and 33,000 births in the United States each year are potentially attributable to birth tourism. However, The Guardian also stated that such births account for less than 1% of all babies born yearly in the U.S.
The Supreme Court recently ruled against a Trump-era policy attempting to limit birthright citizenship, as reported by The Guardian. This ruling has prompted Blanche’s focus on targeting those utilizing birth tourism schemes.
No additional details regarding the specific strategies or resources allocated to these investigations have been released at this time. It remains unclear how the DOJ will differentiate between legitimate travel and instances of individuals specifically traveling for the purpose of giving birth in the U.S. to obtain citizenship for their children.
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