Birthright Citizenship by Country

What is birthright citizenship, and which countries have it?

President Donald Trump has falsely claimed the U.S. is alone in offering citizenship as a birthright. More than 30 countries do — but some have rolled it back.

CNN on MSN · 2d

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.

Time on MSN · 10d

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.

Daily Herald · 18h

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,

New York Sun · 1d

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.

Newsweek on MSN12d

Countries that Grant Birthright Citizenship as Trump Signs Executive Order

The White House signaled plans for executive orders, including ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal ...

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What countries have birthright citizenship? Trump seeks to eliminate it in some circumstances

Trump issued an executive order on Monday evening targeting birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children of immigrants in the country illegally. "The federal government will not recognize ...

Citizenship by Birthright? By Bloodline? Migration Is Complicating Both.

In a world where people are more mobile than ever, nations are struggling to recalibrate who can be a citizen.

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Fact check: Which European countries practice birthright citizenship?

President Donald Trump incorrectly said that the US is "the only country" that automatically confers citizenship to children ...

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Donald Trump’s False claim that the US is the ‘only’ country with birthright citizenship

Around three dozen countries and the U.S. offer automatic citizenship to children born within their borders, regardless of ...

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What Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship could mean for the country

Donald Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship faces a tough legal battle, but could have a major impact if enacted.

The Tennessean (Nashville) on MSN11d

What is birthright citizenship? Can Trump get rid of it? What to know about executive order

Why? Because birthright citizenship is enshrined in the Constitution. Birthright citizenship grants automatic ...

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Trump order ending birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants is constitutional, expert says

"It'll get to the U.S. Supreme Court, and if the court follows the actual legislative intent and history, they will uphold ...

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JD Vance defends Trump on birthright citizenship, says the U.S. should "look out for the interests of our citizens first"

Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. doesn't have to have "the dumbest immigration policy in the world" simply because the ...

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Harris County's Christian Menefee, Adrian Garcia join opposition to Trump's birthright citizenship ban

Two Harris County officials have lent their support to a federal lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order ...

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