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Birthright Citizenship in the United States

The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees that every child born "within the jurisdiction of the United States" is a U.S. citizen, regardless of their parent's immigration or citizenship status. 

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The Origins of Birthright Citizenship in the United States, Explained

For over a century, the United States has applied the principle birthplace-based citizenship to grant American citizenship to anyone born on U.S. territory regardless of their parent’s immigration status.

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Breaking Down the Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship

A recent executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for certain U.S.-born children faced immediate legal backlash and was blocked in court. Our blog explores the constitutional history, the legal challenges, and what this means for the future of American citizenship.

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