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Stephen Miller warns birthright ruling may spur birth tourism

7/1/2026

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Deputy White House chief of staff Stephen Miller said the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling could trigger birth-tourism concerns.
In an interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters, Miller claimed a child born to a visitor could become a lifelong citizen and a direct line to cash and welfare benefits.
He urged policymakers to scrutinize temporary entry of pregnant women and consider restricting their admission.

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Deputy White House chief of staff Stephen Miller said the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling could trigger birth-tourism concerns.
In an interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters, Miller claimed a child born to a visitor could become a lifelong citizen and a direct line to cash and welfare benefits.
He urged policymakers to scrutinize temporary entry of pregnant women and consider restricting their admission.