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“Under President Trump, the State Department is defending the integrity of U. S. citizenship by ending illegal birth tourism schemes,” said State Department messaging seen by The Daily Wire.

“No foreigner is permitted to obtain a visitor visa for the primary purpose of acquiring U. S. citizenship for a child by giving birth in the U.

S. ,” the message said, per the outlet.

One U. S. embassy in Europe identified more than 400 suspected birth tourism cases dating back to 2024.

Investigators allegedly linked the activity to at least six companies that were coaching visa applicants on how to answer interview questions, arranging accommodations and coordinating plans for childbirth in the United States, said The Daily Wire

According to the report, State Department officials disrupted the operation, revoked the visas involved and imposed permanent travel bans on several individuals accused of participating in the scheme, barring them from entering the United States in the future.

A U. S. embassy in North Africa revoked more than 100 visas issued to individuals accused of traveling to the United States for the primary purpose of giving birth to children who would automatically receive American citizenship.

According to the report, State Department consular officers partnered with law enforcement agencies and used data analysis tools to identify networks allegedly exploiting the visa system and facilitating the practice, said the report

“A U. S. visa is a privilege, not a right,” the State Department messaging said.

“The State Department is taking action around the world to stop this abuse, dismantle birth tourism networks, and hold accountable those who try to scam our system,” it added, per the outlet.

The Daily Wire previously investigated cases of birth tourism in Texas