ICYMI: Fox News Publishes Rep. Brian Babin Op-Ed: 'SCOTUS Has Shown Congress a Path on Birthright Citizenship. Lawmakers Must Act.'

Washington, D.C. - Today, Fox News published an op-ed by Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and author of the Birthright Citizenship Act, arguing that the Supreme Court has made clear that Congress must act to restore the original intent of the Fourteenth Amendment and reform America's birthright citizenship laws.

In the piece, Rep. Babin writes that Justice Brett Kavanaugh's recent concurrence outlined a legislative path forward, reinforcing that Congress, not the Executive Branch, is the proper institution to address birthright citizenship through federal law.

"The American people deserve an immigration system that rewards legal immigration, respects the Constitution, and places the interests of our citizens first," Babin writes. "The Supreme Court has reinforced that lasting policy changes should come through the legislative process. My legislation provides exactly that vehicle."

Rep. Babin's Birthright Citizenship Act would clarify that automatic citizenship at birth applies only when at least one parent is:

· A United States citizen or national;

· A lawful permanent resident residing in the United States; or

· A lawful immigrant serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces.

In the op-ed, Babin argues that the current interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment has created incentives for illegal immigration and birth tourism, citing recent investigations in Texas involving hospitals advertising "birth packages" for foreign nationals and alleged birth tourism operations.

"The Birthright Citizenship Act gives Congress the opportunity to restore integrity to our citizenship laws, eliminate incentives for illegal immigration, and reaffirm that American citizenship is a precious privilege-not an automatic entitlement available to anyone who crosses our borders," Babin writes.

The congressman concludes by urging lawmakers to act now.

"The time for debate alone has passed. The time for action is now."

Read the full Fox News op-ed here: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/scotus-shown-congress-path-birthright-citizenship-lawmakers-must-act