THE INTERVIEW: Birthright Citizenship: Constitutional Guarantee or Policy Debate?

Birthright citizenship in the U.S. is based on the 14th Amendment, which grants automatic citizenship to anyone born on American soil, regardless of parental immigration status. The clause—“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof”—has been upheld by Supreme Court rulings like United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898). However, some argue for reinterpretation, particularly regarding children of undocumented immigrants. The issue remains a flashpoint in immigration and constitutional debates. Hilary Golston speaks with Dr. Michael Greiner.

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