The US State Department has announced a global crackdown on what it calls illegal “birth tourism” schemes. These schemes involve individuals, primarily from China and Russia, traveling to the United States with the primary intention of giving birth to gain US citizenship for their children. The move aims to limit the practice of obtaining citizenship through birthright, a right guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment but increasingly scrutinized. Officials allege organized groups are facilitating these trips, profiting from the demand for US passports. The State Department did not disclose specific details about the number of cases or individuals involved in the crackdown. This action signals a stricter approach to enforcing existing immigration laws and addressing perceived loopholes. The crackdown reflects growing concerns about the exploitation of US birthright citizenship.