Birthright citizenship: Why the ‘right of soil’ is so big in the Americas
More than 30 countries grant unrestricted birthright citizenship based on the ‘jus soli’ principle – and nearly all of them are in the Western Hemisphere. The reason is more complicated than you might think.
What ending birthright citizenship could look like in the U.S.
Legal experts say the undocumented population would grow and that all Americans would be impacted if Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship takes effect.
How Does Birthright Citizenship in the U.S. Compare to the Rest of the World?
Here’s what to know about Trump’s proposal to add new restrictions in the U.S.—and how that compares to other countries.
Why America Needs Birthright Citizenship
DONALD TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER theoretically ending birthright citizenship grandly proclaims its purpose as “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” As we’ve come to expect from this administration,
Charen: Why America needs birthright citizenship
It’s part of who we are. The White House executive order theoretically ending birthright citizenship grandly proclaims its purpose as “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” As we’ve come to expect from this administration,
Democrats’ Hypocrisy on Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court will have the final say and will almost certainly interpret the 14th Amendment in Mr. Trump's favor.
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‘Meant for the children of slaves’: Trump disgustingly discredits birthright citizenship for immigrants’ children
Donald Trump has tried to justify ending birthright citizenship with his most deplorable justification yet. In a recent press ...
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What is birthright citizenship? Can Trump get rid of it? What to know about executive order
“Denying citizenship to U.S.-born children is not only unconstitutional — it’s also a reckless and ruthless repudiation of ...
The pregnant women who fear Trump’s birthright citizenship order
About two dozen states have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration contesting the birthright citizenship order, ...
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Birthright Citizenship Is American Citizenship
The original public meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment affirms, rather than denies, birthright citizenship. The Fourteenth Amendment recognized the traditional American norm of birthright ...
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What countries have birthright citizenship? Trump seeks to eliminate it in some circumstances
What does the Constitution say? Birthright is a legal principle under which citizenship is automatically granted to individuals upon birth. According to the American Immigration Council, it can ...
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The twin histories of birthright citizenship and slavery
At first glance, birthright citizenship and slavery may seem like ... automatically be granted citizenship despite being born on American soil. In response, a coalition of Democratic-led ...