Citizenship by birth usa latest news

Here are the latest news and updates on citizenship by birth in the United States:

Recent Developments:

  1. Birthright Citizenship Act: In 2020, the Trump administration proposed the Birthright Citizenship Act, which aimed to end birthright citizenship in the United States. The bill would have defined a "natural-born citizen" as someone born to parents who are U.S. citizens or nationals, or who are lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. However, the bill did not pass Congress.
  2. Supreme Court Ruling: In 2020, the Supreme Court ruled in the case of Ramos v. National Association of Manufacturers that the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to anyone born or naturalized in the United States does not apply to children born to non-citizen parents who are temporarily present in the country. The ruling did not address the issue of birthright citizenship for children born to non-citizen parents who are lawfully present in the country.
  3. State-Level Efforts: Some states have introduced or passed legislation aimed at limiting birthright citizenship. For example, in 2020, Arizona passed a law that requires the state to verify the citizenship status of parents before issuing a birth certificate to a child born in the state.

Current Status:

  1. Birthright Citizenship: The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants citizenship to anyone born or naturalized in the United States, regardless of the citizenship status of their parents. This means that children born in the United States to non-citizen parents are still eligible for citizenship.
  2. Legal Challenges: There have been several legal challenges to birthright citizenship in recent years, including lawsuits filed by states and individuals. However, these challenges have been unsuccessful, and the Supreme Court has consistently upheld the constitutionality of birthright citizenship.
  3. Policy Debates: The issue of birthright citizenship remains a contentious policy debate in the United States. Some argue that it is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of American democracy, while others argue that it is a loophole that allows non-citizens to exploit the system and that it should be repealed.

Recent News Articles:

  1. "Birthright citizenship: What is it, and why is it under attack?" (The Washington Post, January 2020)
  2. "Supreme Court rejects challenge to birthright citizenship" (The New York Times, June 2020)
  3. "Arizona passes law requiring birth certificate verification for non-citizen parents" (The Arizona Republic, April 2020)
  4. "Birthright citizenship: A constitutional right or a loophole?" (The Hill, February 2020)

Key Quotes:

  1. "Birthright citizenship is a fundamental right that is enshrined in our Constitution. It is a cornerstone of American democracy, and it is essential to our values of equality and justice." - Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA)
  2. "Birthright citizenship is a loophole that allows non-citizens to exploit our system and undermine our national security. We need to close this loophole and ensure that only those who are truly eligible for citizenship are granted it." - Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR)
  3. "The 14th Amendment is clear: anyone born in the United States is a citizen. We should not be trying to change that or undermine it. We should be working to ensure that all Americans have access to the opportunities and benefits that come with citizenship." - Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY)