Controversy Surrounding Birthright Citizenship: The Supreme Court’s Upcoming Decision

Controversy Surrounding Birthright Citizenship: The Supreme Court’s Upcoming Decision

Understanding Birthright Citizenship Birthright citizenship is a legal principle that grants automatic citizenship to individuals born on the territory of a nation, regardless of the citizenship status of their parents. In the United States, this concept is primarily rooted in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1868. The relevant clause states, “All persons … Read more