Birthright Citizenship Blog Posts
The Insight: What Does it Mean to Be an American?
The Insight / July 3rd, 2026 / by AllSides Staff
The US is one of the few places on Earth where citizenship is tied to the ground you're born on, not your heritage. Why does the 'right of the soil' feel so uniquely tied to being 'American,' compared...
See moreSupreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
Story of the Week / July 2nd, 2026 / by AllSides Staff
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship and ruled Trump’s executive order on it unconstitutional in a 6-3 ruling on Tuesday, saying it conflicted with the 14th amendment.
See moreMedia Blindspot: How Wealthy Chinese Are Taking Advantage of US Birthright Citizenship
Recommended Reading / April 6th, 2026 / by Johnathon Held
As the Supreme Court justices hear arguments in the Trump v. Barbara case on birthright citizenship, some have raised concern over reports of international commercial surrogacy (often called “renting...
See moreIntroduction to Birthright Citizenship in the American Immigration System
Recommended Reading / February 11th, 2025 / by The Alliance for Civic Engagement
Jus soli, or birthright citizenship, is the idea that those born in the U.S. are automatically considered citizens of the United States regardless of their parents’ citizenship. While birthright citiz...
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