The strongest version of this narrative frames birthright citizenship as a loophole exploited by bad actors, undermining national sovereignty and security. Proponents of reform argue that birth tourism is a lucrative industry enabling fraud, while also posing espionage risks from adversarial nations like China and Russia. They point to historical precedents, such as the Northern Mariana Islands, to justify stricter controls. However, the narrative leans heavily on emotional appeals—fear of explo...