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.
Legal experts say the undocumented population would grow and that all Americans would be impacted if Trump’s order ending ...
At first glance, birthright citizenship and slavery may seem like separate issues, but their histories are deeply intertwined ...
Since the adoption of the 14th Amendment in 1868, the United States has recognized birthright citizenship; that is, if a ...
The debate today depends on whether, in 1868, foreigners were considered 'subject to the jurisdiction' of the United States.