birthright

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Birthright citizenship is rooted in the plain text of the Fourteenth Amendment, which declares that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States” are citizens.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Birthright citizenship, for example, is enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2025

Birthright citizenship is guaranteed under the 14th Amendment, which was ratified in 1868.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2025

Birthright citizenship stems from the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, which states that "all persons born" in the United States "are citizens of the United States".

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2024

I can, however, understand why "Birthright" so appealed.

From Irish Plays and Playwrights by Weygandt, Cornelius