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US authorities crack down on birth tourism to protect taxpayers
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Heriberto Perez Lara , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A task force has been established to target such practices, which involve applying for temporary visas with false travel plans. Federal authorities are taking action against schemes where noncitizens conceal their intentions to give birth in the US.
Federal authorities are taking action against schemes where noncitizens conceal their intentions to give birth in the US. A task force has been established to target such practices, which involve applying for temporary visas with false travel plans. This allows their children to acquire citizenship.
Authorities have already revoked a significant number of visas as part of their efforts. They are working together with other departments to enforce visa rules and identify fraudulent activities.
Further information on these enforcement efforts is available, including details on the number of visas revoked and the departments involved in the crackdown.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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