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

An American flag is seen outside the Supreme Court, in Washington, D.C., in November. This week, the high court will hear oral arguments for a case that could change who gets to be a U.S. citizen.

Advocates for ending birthright citizenship point to “birth tourism” schemes to argue that the legal principle is ripe for exploitation and threatens national security. Experts say it’s not so simple.

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