Birth Tourism Back in Focus | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Birth tourism is back in the headlines as federal agencies ramp up enforcement and lawmakers push for changes to citizenship rules for babies born in the U.S. A recent Supreme Court ruling didn’t settle the big constitutional question about birthright citizenship — instead, it focused on court procedure. The real legal risk comes from lying about travel intent, visa fraud, or using shady services to circumvent immigration laws. While giving birth in the U.S. is legal under the 14th Amendment, authorities are cracking down on the operations that enable birth tourism. Expect more…