House Speaker Mike Johnson has voiced strong criticism regarding the concept of 'birthright tourism,' asserting that it has 'devalued' the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. These statements come in the wake of former President Donald Trump's recent calls for Congress to take action on the issue of birthright citizenship. Johnson's remarks, made on Sunday, indicate a significant political stance on a deeply debated aspect of U.S. immigration law. The 14th Amendment, ratified after the Civil War, broadly states that 'All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.' The interpretation of this amendment, particularly concerning individuals born in the U.S. to parents who are not legal residents, has been a recurring point of contention. The Speaker's use of the term 'devalued' suggests a belief that the current application of the amendment, as perceived through 'birthright tourism,' undermines its original intent or the integrity of U.S. citizenship. This stance aligns with a segment of the Republican party that advocates for stricter immigration policies and a re-evaluation of how citizenship is granted based on place of birth. The ongoing debate is likely to intensify as political figures like Johnson and Trump continue to bring the issue to the forefront of national discourse.