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Behind the Bastards

CHAPTER

Exploring Birth Tourism Claims and White Nationalist Influence on Immigration Policy

The chapter discusses birth tourism claims by a right-wing think tank supported by Donald Trump and delves into the influence of white nationalist groups on immigration policy. It highlights the dissemination of questionable content by the Center for Immigration Studies and the ties between a white nationalist group called vdair and immigration statistics used by Trump. The chapter also challenges misconceptions around citizenship acquisition through children and critiques various aspects of immigration policies, including border crossings and deaths.

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