grant citizenship to

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Sauer kept returning to his claim that the lone purpose of the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause was to overturn Dred Scott and grant citizenship to newly freed slaves and their children.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

As a result of the public outcry, the Dominican Republic passed a law in 2014 that established a system to grant citizenship to Dominican-born children of immigrants, particularly favouring those of Haitian descent.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2025

Some other nations grant citizenship to newborns based on their parent’s legal status, while many don’t allow any geographic birthright citizenship at all.

From Washington Times • Nov. 24, 2023

In January, the United Arab Emirates announced a scheme that would grant citizenship to investors and other professionals including scientists, doctors and their families.

From Reuters • Nov. 15, 2021

Neither would he grant citizenship to immigrants; and he released sons from supporting their parents in old age if the parents had neglected to give them a trade.

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements by Lord, John