Last mentioned: Jul 1, 2026
Supreme Court Affirms Birthright Citizenship
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship, reaffirming the 14th Amendment's guarantee.
DOJ Issues Prosecutorial Directive
Hours after the ruling, Colin McDonald of the Justice Department sends a memo to all prosecutors, directing them to prioritize birth tourism investigations under fraud and money laundering statutes.
DHS Launches Birth Tourism Initiative
The Department of Homeland Security orders investigative agents to focus on a new 'Birth Tourism Initiative,' signaling early inter-agency planning.
The U.S. Department of Justice, following a Supreme Court affirmation of birthright citizenship, has directed federal prosecutors to target birth tourism through existing fraud statutes. This enforcement pivot emphasizes criminal prosecution over constitutional reinterpretation, raising novel legal questions on intent and fraudulent entry.
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