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Confusion and Concern as New Citizenship Requirements Take Effect

Starting October 20, applicants for U.S. citizenship will face a more rigorous civics and history exam, and a more invasive assessment of "moral character."

Houston’s Push for Naturalization: Stories, Stakes, and a Sprint Against the Clock

Houston is openly chasing the title of “Citizenship Capital" despite looming headwinds, including a new, tougher civics exam that takes effect this fall.
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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.

A ‘Green Card Isn’t the Final Step’

At a May 8 event, Houston area organizations encouraged the city's more than 360,000 legal permanent residents to apply for citizenship.

What Millions of New Citizens Could Mean for the Next Election Cycle

A new report shows there were 5.19 million newly minted U.S. citizens between 2016 and 2020, a significant and, in key swing states, decisive voting bloc.