birth tourism

Rep. Brandon Gil cited a Local 10 News investigation as the source of a federal probe into a South Florida business accused of facilitating 'birth tourism.' The company, Have My Baby in Miami, operated by Dr. Wladimir Lorentz, allegedly promoted services for non-U.S. citizens to give birth in the U.S. to secure citizenship for their children, which violates visa laws. Congressional investigators warn that misrepresenting intentions on a visitor visa constitutes fraud.

Gov. Greg Abbott has directed state health agencies to intensify efforts against 'birth tourism.' Immigration attorneys warn that the executive order could require health providers to assess the legal status of pregnant women before offering care, risking harm to their lives and those of their unborn children.

A House task force chairman, Rep. Brandon Gill, is investigating companies aiding foreign nationals in traveling to the U.S. to give birth for U.S. citizenship, claiming they may be involved in criminal conspiracy. The State Department prohibits such visas, and Texas has launched an investigation into a hospital advertising birthing services to foreign visitors.

A Texas Senate committee examined whether foreign nationals are using surrogacy arrangements to obtain U.S. citizenship for children born in Texas following the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling. The scrutiny focuses on potential misuse of surrogacy and birth tourism to circumvent citizenship restrictions.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center after claims it offers 'birth packages' to foreign nationals, allegedly profiting from birth tourism. The term 'birth tourism' refers to expectant mothers traveling to the U.S. to give birth.

Speaker Mike Johnson is considering a House vote to end birthright citizenship for children of pregnant women entering the U.S. legally, aiming to satisfy conservative demands. The proposal would be symbolic due to Senate filibuster challenges, while Johnson faces pressure to address Trump’s border priorities and resolve internal GOP divisions over immigration reform.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center after it advertised 'birth packages' in Mexico to attract pregnant foreign nationals. The hospital promoted childbirth services via billboards and a now-defunct website, claiming compliance with laws and removing the ads after social media backlash. Abbott condemned 'birth tourism' as illegal and pledged to strengthen state laws against it.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center after it advertised 'Birth Packages in South Texas' on billboards in Mexico, promoting childbirth services to pregnant foreign nationals. The hospital confirmed the campaign, which included billboards near the U.S.-Mexico border and a now-removed website, and stated the materials were discontinued due to 'unintended misunderstanding.' Abbott criticized 'birth tourism' as illegal and pledged to strengthen state laws against it.

Kris Ramsingh, a legal immigrant from Trinidad who became a U.S. citizen in 2015, criticizes birth tourism and illegal immigration as a 'slap in the face' to those who entered legally. He supports Trump's immigration policies and highlights the rigorous process he underwent to gain citizenship, including vaccinations, documentation, and financial proof.

Kris Ramsingh, a legal immigrant from Trinidad who became a U.S. citizen in 2015, criticizes birth tourism and illegal immigration as a 'slap in the face' to those who entered the U.S. legally. He supports President Donald Trump's immigration policies, citing his own decade-long legal immigration process and business ventures in Virginia as reasons for his stance.

A South Florida company, Have My Baby in Miami, is under investigation by the House Oversight Committee for allegedly promoting birth tourism by assisting foreign women in giving birth in the U.S. The case resurfaces debates over birthright citizenship, with the Supreme Court recently limiting legal challenges to President Trump's executive order on the issue.

The DOJ will crack down on birth tourism following the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump in a birthright citizenship case. Experts estimate 26,000 to 33,000 U.S. births annually are linked to birth tourism.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced efforts to combat 'birth tourism' following the Supreme Court's reaffirmation of birthright citizenship. The initiative aims to limit individuals entering the US temporarily for the purpose of giving birth, despite such cases comprising less than 1% of annual US births.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito dissented in Trump v. Barbara, arguing the Court's 6-3 ruling upholding birthright citizenship for most U.S.-born children creates national security risks by granting citizenship to children of illegal aliens, temporary visitors, and 'birth tourists.' Alito claimed the majority misinterpreted the 14th Amendment and warned of potential exploitation by foreign nationals, citing hypothetical scenarios involving hostile individuals gaining citizenship. Michael Hough of NumbersUSA supported Alito's view, referencing Chinese birth tourism cases.

Vice President JD Vance criticized the Supreme Court's decision upholding birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, calling it a 'major mistake' and warning it could encourage 'birth tourism.' The ruling rejected President Donald Trump's executive order to end automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S., with Vance suggesting strategies to address the issue, including restrictions on U.S. territories like the Northern Mariana Islands.

The Trump administration is targeting 'birth tourism' through visa enforcement, disrupting a West African network involving over 100 individuals using false documents and 'fixers' to obtain U.S. visas for giving birth. Officials also identified 400 suspected cases from Europe since 2024 linked to companies aiding visa applicants. The State Department revoked visas and is working to dismantle similar operations.

The Trump administration is targeting 'birth tourism' through visa enforcement, disrupting a West African network involving over 100 individuals and identifying more than 400 suspected cases from Europe linked to six companies. The State Department revoked visas and warned hospitals, citing visa fraud tied to securing U.S. citizenship for children born in America.