White House pivots to curb birth tourism after Supreme Court setback

After the Supreme Court rejected ending birthright citizenship, the White House is weighing aggressive steps to curb birth tourism, including prosecuting operators and travelers, barring entry for pregnant visitors, and tightening short-term visas—potentially using 212(f) authorities. A DOJ/DHS push centers on cracking down on birth-tourism schemes, with estimates suggesting up to 26,000 births annually tied to such travel. Officials say the ruling won’t derail broader anti-illegal-immigration efforts, while Republicans revive bills targeting temporary visitors who intend to give birth in the U.S.