amendment

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When ratifying the amendment in 1868, however, Congress explicitly recognized that it would also apply to the American-born offspring of immigrants.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The plaintiffs argue that the order violates Section 1 of the Constitution’s 14th amendment, which says “all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the U.S.”

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

MPs voted in favour of the bill last June but it has struggled to progress in the House of Lords where timetables for debates are less strict and every amendment can be debated.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The amendment will take effect after the June 2026 index review, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The amendment became the law of the land.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler