U.S. Justice Dept. directs prosecutors to prioritise 'birth tourism' probes following court ruling
Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down an executive order on birthright citizenship, the U.S. Justice Department has directed prosecutors to prioritize investigations into 'birth tourism'. The DOJ intends to use existing laws regarding visa fraud and money laundering to target the practice.
Why it matters
This signals the administration's intent to continue aggressive immigration enforcement despite legal setbacks at the Supreme Court.
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) directed federal prosecutors to prioritise investigations of so-called birth tourism schemes after the Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States.
The report objectively covers the DOJ's actions and the context of the Supreme Court ruling without editorializing.
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