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The New Fight Over an Old Promise - Birthright Citizenship

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Modern birthright citizenship comes from the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868 right after the Civil War.

The hosts of Beyond the Bill Number analyze H.R. 569, the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025, examining its proposal to narrow automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. They trace the legal foundation of birthright citizenship to the 14th Amendment's response to the Dred Scott decision, explore the political context and international comparisons, and preview the upcoming Supreme Court case that will determine the future of this long-standing principle.

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