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Birthright Citizenship: A Constitutional Right and a Moral Imperative
Rooted in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, this principle is not just a legal guarantee but a reflection of our nation’s commitment to equality and justice.
Birthright Citizenship: A Constitutional Right and a Moral Imperative
One essential component of American democracy is birthright citizenship, which gives full citizenship to anyone born in the country. Rooted in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, this principle is not just a legal guarantee but a reflection of our nation’s commitment to equality and justice. Despite its clear constitutional basis, birthright citizenship has faced criticism, particularly from conservative circles.
The Constitutional Guarantee of Birthright Citizenship
The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution explicitly guarantees birthright citizenship. The Citizenship Clause states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside.”. This clause was designed to ensure that all individuals born on…
