Arguing for an end to the policy, which is rooted in the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, immigration hard-liners describe a wave of migrants like Ms. Vasquez stepping across the …

The Fourteenth Amendment was ratified in 1868 to protect the rights of native-born Black Americans, whose rights were being denied as recently-freed slaves. It was written in a …

Oct 24, 2024 · Discover the intricate world of "anchor babies" and their status as natural born citizens under the 14th Amendment. This article unpacks the legal rights, historical context, …

Aug 6, 2010 · Under the 14th Amendment, the babies are instant citizens! That's become a popular talking point for critics of illegal immigration, who have dubbed the children "anchor …

Feb 1, 2005 · To qualify children for birthright citizenship, based on the 14th Amendment, parents must owe "direct and immediate allegiance" to the U.S. and be "completely subject" to its …

Jul 7, 2025 · This paper examines the origins and intent of the 14th Amendment, the landmark Wong Kim Ark decision, and the evolution of immigration policy from the early Republic to the …

Part II of this article examines the modern assault on the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee of unconditional birthright citizenship. The racial motivations underlying this movement cannot be …

This chapter traces the politics surrounding the anchor baby rhetoric as well as attempts to legislate changing the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to deny anchor babies …

Jan 22, 2025 · They are wrong about the meaning of the 14th Amendment. The 14th Amendment clearly read and understood does NOT convey US Citizenship on children of foreign nationals, …

Jul 30, 2024 · Birthright citizenship is based on the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but the implications for the immigrant parents of these children are deeply misunderstood by many.