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Trump Administration Suspends Birth Tourism Loophole Threatening National Security

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The Trump Administration has taken action to address so-called birth tourism, framing it as a national security threat. This likely refers to foreign nationals entering the U.S. to give birth and secure citizenship for their children. The policy aims to close what officials view as a loophole in birthright citizenship or visa admission standards. Further details on implementation mechanisms are not provided in the available information.
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