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14th Amendment interpretation

The interpretation of the 14th Amendment regarding birthright citizenship, with opponents warning against undermining its century-long interpretation.

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Jan 26, 2026

Trump's nationality

is an American national by birth: he was born in , on June 14, 1946, and official White House and historical biographies state his birthplace and parentage . His family background is of and Scottish d...

Jan 14, 2026

Did they pass a law that if you was not born in the US you could not hold a government office,

No, Congress did not pass a law that bars anyone "not born in the U.S." from holding federal office; viral claims about a so‑called "Born in America Act" are false and were debunked by fact‑checkers (...

Jan 27, 2026

What would be the practical legal consequences for children and families if birthright citizenship were restricted?

would immediately create legal limbo for hundreds of thousands of each year by complicating the issuance of routine identity documents and public-benefit eligibility, and would trigger extensive litig...

Jan 15, 2026

How did Congress change the Insurrection Act after the Civil War and why?

Congress revised the Insurrection Act in the Civil War and Reconstruction era to give the federal government clearer authority to federalize state militias and use regular troops inside states without...

Jan 18, 2026

Which bills related to birthright citizenship advanced furthest in the 119th Congress and what were their provisions?

Three distinct legislative tracks in the 119th Congress framed the birthright citizenship debate: bills that would narrow jus soli by redefining who is “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United Stat...