India, July 2 -- Days after the Supreme Court of the United States upheld birthright citizenship in the country, the Trump administration continues to tackle the rise of birth tourism.

As per local reports, the Justice Department directed prosecutors to look into alleged cases of birth tourism, especially the ones which are suspected to be fraudulent.

"The Department of Justice will zealously protect the sanctity of United States citizenship by investigating and prosecuting those who fraudulently exploit our immigration system," Colin McDonald, head of the Justice Department's fraud division, wrote in the memo, as reported by The Hill.

According to Reuters, the DOJ memo further added that prosecutors should look into individuals who en...