Possible impacts of overturning birthright citizenship on U.S. policy
Revoking birthright citizenship in the United States, commonly known as jus soli or the right of the soil, is a topic of ongoing discussion that introduces numerous potential policy modifications. This principle is embedded in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which has defined citizenship rights since it was ratified in 1868. If rescinded or significantly changed, it would signify a substantial alteration in how American citizenship is understood and would subsequently affect different aspects of national and local policies.Legal and Constitutional ImplicationsThe 14th Amendment states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the…
