More than 30 countries grant unrestricted birthright citizenship based on the ‘jus soli’ principle – and nearly all of them ...

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

Birthright citizenship is a shield of protection to anyone born in this country, as close to a national self-definition as we ...

Since the adoption of the 14th Amendment in 1868, the United States has recognized birthright citizenship; that is, if a ...

Here’s what to know about Trump’s proposal to add new restrictions in the U.S.—and how that compares to other countries.

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

However, in most cases these countries turned toward a different type of birthright citizenship that has its roots in European law: jus sanguinis (‘right of blood’), which is generally based ...

“Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship”—better known as the birthright citizenship executive order ...