Homeland Security Adviser Stephen Miller indicated that the U.S. may need to implement unprecedented restrictions on temporary visas to close what conservatives view as a massive immigration loophole. This comes after the Supreme Court upheld the country’s 14th Amendment, cementing the law that allows anyone born on U.S. soil to be considered an American citizen.

Birthright Citizenship and Immigration

Miller stated that birthright citizenship creates an unsustainable incentive for foreign travelers, particularly those who come to the U.S. to give birth, a practice known as ‘birth tourism.’ He emphasized that the U.S. must heavily scrutinize temporary entries to prevent foreign nationals from taking advantage of birthright benefits.

Miller further alleged that some foreign mothers utilize temporary visas to give birth in the U.S. before returning to their home countries, leaving the children with relatives while collecting government assistance, including Medicaid and welfare. He concluded that the intersection of standard temporary travel programs and birthright citizenship creates a unique vulnerability that other developed nations do not face.

Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.