Here’s what to know about Trump’s proposal to add new restrictions in the U.S.—and how that compares to other countries.

Birthright citizenship is a shield of protection to anyone born in this country, as close to a national self-definition as we ...

Over the past couple of months, I’ve been working very closely with one of our columnists, Carlos Lozada, on a series of ...

Anthony Romero, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), said in a recent interview that ...

President Donald Trump’s recent executive order attacking birthright citizenship has reinvigorated the debate surrounding the ...

More than 30 countries grant unrestricted birthright citizenship based on the ‘jus soli’ principle – and nearly all of them are in the Western Hemisphere. The reason is more complicated than you might ...

Trump's order aims to correct misinterpretation of 14th Amendment, ensuring citizenship isn't automatic for illegal ...

Birthright citizenship, or jus soli (right of the soil), is not ... In contrast, many countries in Asia, Europe, and parts of ...

Donald Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship faces a tough legal battle, but could have a major impact if enacted.