The debate today depends on whether, in 1868, foreigners were considered 'subject to the jurisdiction' of the United States.

UVA legal expert Amanda Frost explains the president’s executive order, the constitutional amendment he seeks to overturn and ...

On Day One of his second administration, President Trump signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants and even for children of some temporary visa ...

For example, there are literally millions of ... Many of the issues surrounding birthright citizenship are the legacy of the inability of Congress to enact such a rational system.

for example, American Indians -- as "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States. (Congress did not pass the Indian Citizenship Act, which finally granted birthright citizenship to American ...

for example, Native Americans. (Congress did not pass the Indian Citizenship Act, which finally extended birthright citizenship to Native Americans, until 1924.) Our debate today thus depends on ...

No matter how the court rules on birthright citizenship (or anything else), it certainly won’t be the “last word” on the ...

The example that the executive order cites ... any control over them and that’s why they’re not entitled to birthright citizenship.” It just doesn’t hang together. The strongest argument ...

“Birthright citizenship in our country is a guarantee ... Neuman said that there are no historical examples from the Executive Branch to support Trump’s actions. “There’s no precedent ...