‘Birth tourism,’ through rare, prompts talk of barring pregnant women from entering US
Summary
The Supreme Court confirmed that children born in the U.S. have citizenship by birthright. In response, some conservatives, including officials in President Donald Trump’s administration, have proposed stopping pregnant women from entering the U.S. to try to limit birthright citizenship.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold birthright citizenship in the U.S.
- President Donald Trump had issued an executive order early in his term to restrict birthright citizenship.
- The court’s decision overturned President Trump’s Day 1 executive order on this issue.
- Some far-right groups and members of Trump’s administration reacted strongly against the court’s ruling.
- These groups have suggested barring pregnant women from entering the U.S. to prevent “birth tourism.”
- Birth tourism means traveling to the U.S. to give birth so the baby gains U.S. citizenship.
- The idea to limit pregnant women’s entry aims to reduce this practice.
- The debate focuses on immigration and citizenship laws in the United States.
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