The Origins of Birthright Citizenship in the United States, Explained - American Immigration Council
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The Origins of Birthright Citizenship in the United States, Explained - American Immigration Council
The adoption of birthright citizenship in the United States can be traced to the ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment in 1868. Enacted following the end of the Civil War, the Fourteenth Amendment (among many things), guaranteed certain rights for African Americans in all states.