citizens

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And that still didn’t extend the franchise to all adult citizens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

To greatly simplify, the 14th Amendment was originally a response to a Supreme Court decision, the Dred Scott case, that said freed Black slaves could not be U.S. citizens.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

In February 2024, the military activated conscription legislation, aiming to bolster its ranks by forcibly recruiting 50,000 citizens.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that children born in the US "to parents unlawfully or temporarily present" are "citizens at birth" under the 14th Amendment.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

“All citizens have been ordered to their homes. State your business!”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray