NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsJuly 2, 2026San Diego
Department of Justice to Prioritize Prosecutions of 'Birth Tourism' Schemes
Following a Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright citizenship, the Department of Justice has directed federal prosecutors to prioritize investigations into 'birth tourism'—the practice of traveling to the U.S. specifically to give birth. The DOJ memo targets both the companies facilitating these services and individuals who may have committed visa fraud to enter the country for this purpose.
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The DOJ's shift in investigative priorities may reallocate federal resources away from other criminal cases, such as drug importation and gang activity, to focus on immigration-related visa fraud.
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personAndrew Nietor“San Diego attorney who questioned the necessity and resource allocation of the c”personTodd Blanche“Acting Attorney General who confirmed the DOJ's focus on birth tourism.”organizationDepartment of Justice“Issued a memo directing U.S. attorneys to prioritize birth tourism investigation”organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Collaborating with the DOJ on birth tourism investigations.”personColin McDonald“Deputy Attorney General who authored the DOJ memo.”organizationPenn State“Researchers estimated birth tourism accounts for fewer than 0.3% of U.S. births.”organizationSupreme Court“Ruled 6-3 to uphold birthright citizenship.”personManuela“A resident of Baja California who considered giving birth in San Diego.”personPresident Donald Trump“Advocated against birthright citizenship for non-citizens.”