More than 30 countries grant unrestricted birthright citizenship based on the ‘jus soli’ principle – and nearly all of them ...

The debate today depends on whether, in 1868, foreigners were considered 'subject to the jurisdiction' of the United States.

Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship raises some important questions regarding the interpretation of the ...

Since the adoption of the 14th Amendment in 1868, the United States has recognized birthright citizenship; that is, if a ...

President Donald Trump incorrectly said that the US is "the only country" that automatically confers citizenship to children ...

President Trump’s executive order attempting to stop “birthright citizenship” faces an uphill battle in the courts, but ...

Thirty immigrants from 18 countries are now U.S. citizens following a ceremony at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka.

UVA legal expert Amanda Frost explains the president’s executive order, the constitutional amendment he seeks to overturn and ...

Donald Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship faces a tough legal battle, but could have a major impact if enacted.

This effort to end birthright citizenship is just Trump tossing red meat to MAGA. None of it is going to actually happen.

This also comes with benefits like the right to live, work, and travel freely. Fast-tracking citizenship through marriage is ...

Legal experts said the president’s executive order would upend precedent and is unlikely to pass constitutional muster.