Stephen Miller Signals Possible Restrictions on Birth Tourism After Supreme Court Ruling

Following the US Supreme Court's ruling preserving birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller suggested the Trump administration could consider additional restrictions aimed at addressing so-called "birth tourism," Chris Walker reported for Truthout.

White House adviser Stephen Miller discusses possible immigration measures following the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling.

Speaking with Fox News host Jesse Watters, Miller said: "You have to now think very carefully about who you let into your country, even on a temporary basis."

Responding to a question about birth tourism, Miller claimed some foreign nationals travel to the United States to give birth so their children obtain US citizenship and later qualify for government benefits.

When asked whether the administration was considering restricting entry for pregnant travelers, Miller replied:

"There's a lot of things we're going to have to take a hard look at."

The article also reported that the United States Department of Justice has instructed federal prosecutors to prioritize investigations involving alleged birth tourism.

A Justice Department memorandum stated:

"The DOJ will zealously protect the sanctity of US citizenship by investigating and prosecuting those who fraudulently exploit our immigration system."

Birth tourism—the practice of traveling to another country to give birth so a child acquires citizenship—is generally considered uncommon in the United States.