Event Brief
DOJ directs prosecutors to prioritize birth tourism probes
Filed: Jun 30, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Summary: DOJ told federal prosecutors to prioritize investigations of “birth tourism” after the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship.
WHO: Colin McDonald, US Department of Justice
WHAT: Issued a memo directing federal prosecutors to prioritize investigations and potential criminal charges in “birth tourism” schemes.
WHEN: Jun 30, 2026 at 6:20 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The directive followed a Supreme Court ruling rejecting a Trump attempt to restrict birthright citizenship.
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