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Justice department orders prosecutors to focus on ‘birth tourism’ cases
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jason Gunn , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News
· July 1, 2026
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Key points Further details about this development are available from FOX 26 Houston, including any additional context or information about the implications of the Justice Department's order. The Justice Department has given new instructions to federal prosecutors.
The Justice Department has given new instructions to federal prosecutors. They are now being told to focus on certain types of cases.
These cases involve what is known as "birth tourism". The Justice Department's order suggests a response to a recent decision by the Supreme Court.
Further details about this development are available from FOX 26 Houston, including any additional context or information about the implications of the Justice Department's order.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News ·
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