People hold signs that read “Mass Deportation Now!” on July 17 during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Automatic citizenship for people born in the United States is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.

In United States v. Wong Kim Ark, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the 14th Amendment provides people born in the U.S.

President-elect Donald Trump said he would “end” birthright citizenship. What did senators say when they passed the 14th ...

The legislative history of the 14th Amendment is clear that it only grants birthright citizenship to the children of people ...

The U.S. is one of more than 30 countries with unrestricted birthright citizenship. Trump said in a recent interview that he ...

President-elect Trump, Democratic lawmakers and the Supreme Court are on a collision course over restricting birthright ...

The legislative history of the 14th Amendment underscores the framers’ intent to limit birthright citizenship. Modeled on the ...

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office to make good on ...

Preserving birthright citizenship is not just about protecting a constitutional right − it is about safeguarding the heart and soul of America.

The president-elect has repeatedly said he would seek to end the 120-year-old practice despite not having direct power to do so.