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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Which countries are mentioned as sources of birth tourists traveling to the US?

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What estimates does the Center for Immigration Studies provide regarding the number of babies born in the US for citizenship purposes?

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