grant citizenship to
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Barrett responded: OK, but many slaves were brought here illegally, and everyone acknowledges that the point of the 14th Amendment first and foremost was to grant citizenship to them 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 the confidential document, the Cypriot interior minister urges the cabinet to grant citizenship to Neth Savoeun and two grown-up daughters, and notes that they have never visited Cyprus.
From Reuters • Oct. 16, 2019
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
