A California obstetrician of Indian origin, Dr. Athiya Javid of San Jose, has drawn scrutiny after a US House Committee inquiry into alleged “birth tourism” businesses. Lawmakers say foreign patients used maternity services to secure automatic citizenship for children by traveling on temporary visas, and accuse some clinics of offering support beyond healthcare such as housing help and legal consultations. Investigators are requesting records dating to January 2020, including ads, contracts, visa coaching materials, and revenue figures. The move renews debate over immigration and birthright citizenship.
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