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In Birthright Case, a ‘Fight for the Soul of Democracy’

Trump’s assault on birthright citizenship is a grandstanding assault on immigrants aimed at cementing authoritarian control of the federal government.

‘Where Would I Go If I Am Denaturalized?’ Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Case

Asian American activist Helen Zia — whose parents were undocumented when she was born — ponders her fate if SCOTUS ends birthright citizenship.

Immigrants Live in Fear as Administration Moves to Strip Legal Status

More than two million immigrants may soon find themselves stripped of legal status as the Trump administration moves forward with sweeping changes that could redefine who belongs in the United States.

Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship Deals Harsh Blow to Immigrants

After a 30-day window, 28 states could effectively refuse to issue citizenship documents to babies born after July 27.

US Aims to Abolish Birthright Citizenship: Italy Already Knows the Consequences

Italy’s upcoming popular referendum on citizenship offers important lessons for the birthright citizenship debate in the United States.
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The History of Birthright Citizenship in the United States

Professor Robert S. Chang, Executive Director, Korematsu Center for Law & Equality at UC Irvine School of Law, gives us a brief history of Birthright Citizenship in the US.

California State Assembly Condemns $715 Billion Federal Cut to Medicaid

The California state Assembly passed two resolutions opposing the Trump Administration’s policies and budget priorities.

Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship Legally?

On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order redefining who gets to be an American.

Birthright Citizenship Supreme Court Challenge Highlights Fraught History

President Trump’s challenge to unrestricted birthright citizenship continues a world-historical debate: Who gets to be included in a nation?