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One U. S. embassy in Europe identified more than 400 suspected birth tourism cases dating back to 2024.
According to the report, State Department officials disrupted the operation, revoked the visas involved and imposed permanent travel bans on several individuals accused of participating in the scheme, barring them from entering the United States in the future.
A U. S. embassy in North Africa revoked more than 100 visas issued to individuals accused of traveling to the United States for the primary purpose of giving birth to children who would automatically receive American citizenship.
“A U. S. visa is a privilege, not a right,” the State Department messaging said.
“The State Department is taking action around the world to stop this abuse, dismantle birth tourism networks, and hold accountable those who try to scam our system,” it added, per the outlet.
There, the state sued De’Ai Postpartum Care Center in Houston for “exploiting birthright citizenship by unlawfully facilitating the invasion of Chinese nationals … for the sole purpose of giving birth. ”
President Donald Trump quickly signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship after taking office in January 2025
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