citizenship
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The 6-3 decision, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, said the longstanding guarantee of citizenship was deeply rooted in the nation’s history, even before it was enshrined in the Constitution in 1868.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
And even if he did, the court has ruled that birthright citizenship is constitutionally protected.
From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026
By upholding automatic birthright citizenship, the court prevented that outcome.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
The US has granted citizenship to everyone born in the country since 1868, with the right enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, and bolstered by later US Supreme Court rulings.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
The RJF members called virtually every member of parliament to lobby for citizenship: full, permanent citizenship, not just a temporary permit to live in Iceland.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing citizenship
Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2016 DNC
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Citizenship (Civics) - Middle School
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Ancient Greece, Lessons 1–3
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