Some critics of birthright citizenship say it's a fraud issue. What does that mean?

Advocates for ending birthright citizenship argue the policy enables "birth tourism" schemes—where foreign nationals allegedly travel to the U.S. to give birth and secure citizenship for their children—framing it as a national security and fraud vulnerability. The critics contend this legal principle is ripe for exploitation, though experts dispute the severity of the threat. The debate centers on whether birthright citizenship, as currently practiced, adequately safeguards against abuse or creates exploitable loopholes in immigration law.