birthright

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It’s the latter portion — “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” — that leaves room for interpretation, forming the beachhead upon which legal arguments against birthright citizenship have been mounted.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

I’m the beneficiary of birthright citizenship three times over.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Wang took the position that the set of exceptions to birthright citizenship is closed.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

But Alito later pressed the challengers’ attorney about the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which established the first federal rule for birthright citizenship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

If ever he went back to Westeros to claim his birthright, he would have all the gold of easterly Rock to make good on his promises.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin