citizenship
Over 125 Years Ago, a Chinese American Won Birthright Citizenship for All. Why Is the Supreme Court Re-Litigating It?
The text of the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause is fairly unambiguous.
By Zack Budryk
Here Is Exactly Who Trump Is Targeting With His Anti-Immigrant Policies
And how we can fight back.
By Esther Sung and Alvaro M. Huerta
Trump Is Trying to End Birthright Citizenship. What Would That Mean?
It was established in 1868 by the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution.
By Candice Norwood, The 19th
Judge Rules Against DACA, Biden Pledges to Fight
His DOJ will appeal the case, but he wants Congress to act.
By Lucy Diavolo
We Should Get Rid of the Citizenship Exam
The test puts an unfair burden on low-income immigrants.
By Heba Gowayed
This Landmark Supreme Court Case Highlighted the Link Between Whiteness and Citizenship
A 1923 U.S. Supreme Court decision shut the door to Asian immigrants for decades.
By Vandana Pawa
U.S. Immigration Enforcement Detains Citizens
A Texas teen named Francisco Galicia is the latest example.
By Lucy Diavolo
Trump DOJ Backs Down From Adding Census Citizenship Question That Would Devastate Minority Communities
This is a huge win for immigrant advocates.
By Allegra Kirkland
Why Some Natives Don't Want American Citizenship
It was only granted in 1924, and the rights that come with the designation have been long ignored.
By Ruth Hopkins
An America Without the Children of Immigrants Is No America at All
Trump's latest threat could deny citizenship to those born in the U.S. to parents who aren't citizens.
By Tomás Mier
Trump's Plan to Revoke Birthright Citizenship Is Another Attack on Immigrants
It's something he's talked about since 2015.
By Christianna Silva
The Trump Administration Is Reportedly Targeting Legal, Documented Immigrants
A report says the new proposal targets public welfare program beneficiaries.
By Jewel Wicker
States Are Suing the Trump Administration for Trying to Add This Question to the 2020 Census
“This request is an extraordinary attempt by the Trump administration to hijack the 2020 census for political purposes."
By Jameelah Nasheed
Thousands of U.S. Citizens Could Be in Danger of Deportation
Their status as naturalized citizens could be revoked.
By Brittney McNamara