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. …

3 days ago · This article was updated on Feb. 6 at 2:04 p.m. Shortly after being sworn into office on Jan. 20 for a second term, President Donald Trump issued an executive order ending …

Jan 23, 2025 · "Birthright citizenship is guaranteed in our Constitution and is absolutely central to what America stands for," said lead attorney Cody Wofsy, deputy director of the ACLU's …

Jan 15, 2025 · What is birthright citizenship? The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution states that “[a]ll persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction …

May 2, 2024 · Today, the 14th Amendment continues to affect debates on immigration and rights of those born in the US. Its Birthright Citizenship provision remains a pivotal element, ensuring …

2 days ago · Birthright citizenship is guaranteed under the 14th Amendment, and ending that right would, according to legal scholars, require amending the Constitution. But Mr. Trump has …

Jan 21, 2025 · President Donald Trump is seeking to end birthright citizenship, a constitutional right enshrined in the 14th Amendment. We asked two experts in constitutional and …

Jan 20, 2025 · The Fourteenth Amendment has always excluded from birthright citizenship persons who were born in the United States but not “subject to the jurisdiction thereof.” …

determine birthright citizenship—granting citizenship to some infants based on their parentage and others based on being born within their territory. However, both methods of conveying …

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 …