“Something is happening in the suburbs of Los Angeles. Nearby, a string of so-called ‘maternity hotels,’ where Asian women — often Chinese and Taiwanese — come to give birth to babies who will automatically acquire a US passport — has recently drawn the attention of authorities. There is nothing illegal about foreign women giving birth in the United States. But federal officials are investigating possible related crimes, while local officials say planning regulations may have been violated.”
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/02/09/lapd-takes-aim-at-wave-of-asian-maternity-tourists/
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