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September 15, 2026
Trump Administration Collaborates with Congress on Birth Tourism Legislation
- The Trump administration is drafting legislation to combat 'birth tourism' practices.
- FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the need for new authorities to address the issue.
- Legislation faces challenges due to narrow GOP majorities and Senate filibuster rules.
- Previous executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship have faced legal obstacles.
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- Kash Patel: Trump administration working with Congress on legislation curbing ‘birth tourism’Sep 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM · Politico
- Texas leaders point to 'birth tourism' as Trump opposes birthright citizenshipSep 17, 2026 at 10:16 PM · NPR