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  1. Birthright citizenship is the principle that anyone born on a country’s soil automatically becomes a citizen of that country, regardless of the citizenship or immigration status of their parents.
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    Birthright citizenship, or jus soli, a legal term that means “right of the soil,” is the right guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, and upheld by the Supreme Court, that says anyone born on U.S soil is automatically a citizen.
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    Birthright citizenship is a legal principle under which citizenship is automatically granted to individuals upon birth. There are two forms of birthright citizenship: ancestry-based citizenship and birthplace-based citizenship.
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    Birthright citizenship in the United States is the legal principle that any person born on U.S. soil automatically and immediately becomes a U.S. citizen.
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    Birthright citizenship, or jus soli, is the principle that a person born in a country is automatically a citizen of that country. The United States is one of 33 countries, including Canada, that recognize citizenship based on place of birth.
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    Birthright citizenship in the United States - Wikipedia

    United States citizenship can be acquired by birthright in two situations: by virtue of the person's birth within United States territory (jus soli) or because at least one of their parents was a U.S. citizen at the time of the person's birth (jus sanguinis). Birthright citizenship contrasts with citizenship acquired in other … See more

    Citizenship in the United States is a matter of federal law, governed by the United States Constitution.
    Since the adoption of the Fourteenth Amendment to the … See more

    Throughout the history of the United States, the fundamental legal principle governing citizenship has been that birth within the United States grants U.S. citizenship; although See more

    Since the majority of Canadians live in the relatively thin strip of land close to the long border with the United States, Canadians in need of urgent … See more

    Sailor's Snug Harbor
    In the case of Inglis v. Trustees of Sailor's Snug Harbor, 28 U.S. 99 (1830) the Supreme Court decided … See more

    Original meaning
    During the original debate over the 14th Amendment Senator Jacob M. Howard of Michigan—the sponsor of the Amendment, though the … See more

    • All Senate debate quotes are from the Congressional Globe (precursor of the Congressional Record) for the 39th Congress, 1st Session. pp. 2890–95.
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  3. Birthright citizenship: What is it and can …

    3 days ago · One of Trump's executive orders moves to end birthright citizenship, a right enshrined in the Constitution. Here's what you need to know about the legal principle and its …

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  6. Can birthright citizenship be changed?

    3 days ago · Harvard Law School Professor Gerald Neuman says a president has no authority at all to change United States citizenship rules.

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  10. 14th Amendment & Birthright Citizenship - U.S.

    May 2, 2024 · Learn how the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to anyone born in the U.S., regardless of their parents' nationality or legal status. Explore the historical context, legal interpretations, and contemporary challenges of this …

  11. What is US birthright citizenship and can …

    5 days ago · President Donald Trump launched his sweeping immigration crackdown on Monday which included an order reinterpreting birthright citizenship, a principle that has been …

  12. Why the United States Has Birthright Citizenship

    Oct 30, 2018 · In the United States, children obtain their citizenship at birth through the legal principle of jus soli (“right of the soil”)—that is, being born on U.S. soil—or jus sanguinis ("right of...