US lawmakers target China, birth tourism as citizenship fight intensifies
- Posted on September 2, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Congressional hearings have intensified scrutiny on Chinese birth tourism practices amid ongoing debates over automatic citizenship rights. The Trump administration is escalating its legal challenge to birthright citizenship, targeting foreign nationals who travel to the United States specifically to give birth to children who would automatically receive American citizenship. These legislative efforts reflect growing concerns about immigration policy enforcement and national security implications surrounding maternity tourism operations.
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