birthright

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The magical year in that case is 1868, when birthright citizenship was enshrined in the 14th Amendment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

These remaining cases have massive implications for democracy, civil liberties, and the fundamental question of who gets to be an American; they include disputes over birthright citizenship, voting rights, immigration, and executive authority.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

On April 1, Trump added to his pressure on the court by attending a hearing on the birthright case in person -- the first sitting president to join the audience in history.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

He left the oral arguments over birthright citizenship early, as if he were Charlie Brown and Chief Justice John Roberts were Lucy yanking the football away from him at the last second.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

And he walked on, around the edge of the lake, taking in the outlines of the beloved castle, his first kingdom, his birthright....

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling