LIVE| ‘Citizenship shouldn’t be a loophole’: Senate hearing on birthright of illegal aliens explodes
A heated Senate Judiciary hearing examined birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and foreign tourists, sparking fierce debate on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers argued over whether U.S. citizenship is being exploited as a loophole through “birth tourism.” The session, titled “Protecting American Citizenship: Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Aliens and Tourists,” focused on immigration laws and the interpretation of the 14th Amendment.