State Dept. Identifies Several ‘Birth Tourism’ Networks Around World

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.

There, the state sued De’Ai Postpartum Care Center in Houston for “exploiting birthright citizenship by unlawfully facilitating the invasion of Chinese nationals … for the sole purpose of giving birth.”

The center stands accused of facilitating births of more than 1,000 babies, who become American citizens immediately.