Trump Administration Seeks Rule To End 'Birth Tourism'

Trump Administration Seeks Rule To End 'Birth Tourism'

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The video discusses the US administration's efforts to curb birth tourism, where women travel to the US to give birth and secure citizenship for their children. It highlights potential visa denial by State Department officials and the challenges in enforcing such rules. The 14th Amendment, granting citizenship to anyone born on US soil, is scrutinized, with the Trump administration previously criticizing it. Reports indicate significant numbers of birth tourists from countries like Russia, China, and Nigeria, with an estimated 33,000 babies born annually for citizenship purposes.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the US administration's efforts regarding birth tourism?

To encourage more births in the US

To increase tourism revenue

To prevent women from gaining US citizenship for their children

To promote international relations

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential challenge mentioned in enforcing the new birth tourism rule?

Lack of public support

Difficulty in identifying motives of travelers

Insufficient funding for enforcement

Opposition from other countries

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which constitutional amendment is highlighted in the discussion of birth tourism?

14th Amendment

5th Amendment

1st Amendment

19th Amendment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries are mentioned as having a significant number of birth tourists to the US?

Canada, UK, and Australia

Russia, China, and Nigeria

India, Brazil, and Mexico

Japan, South Korea, and Germany

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Center for Immigration Studies, approximately how many babies are born each year in the US for citizenship purposes?

50,000

20,000

33,000

10,000