Citizenship
They Help Put Food on Your Table. Undocumented Farmworkers Should be Legal
Through their hard work and dedication, undocumented farmworkers have already proven themselves worthy of citizenship.
Census Says Millions of Americans Refusing 2020 Surveys, Not Being Counted
"The answer seems to be either 'I don't care' or 'I'm mad at the government," a North Dakota Census office manager said of many Americans' refusal.
Born in the U.S.A.: Kamala Harris Is Eligible to Become Vice President
The plain meaning of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause establishes that Kamala Harris is a "natural born citizen."
Editor's Note: Eastman's Column Has Nothing to Do With Racist Birtherism
Some readers saw the essay's constitutional analysis as an attempt to ignite a racist conspiracy theory around Kamala Harris. That could not be further from the truth.
Some Questions for Kamala Harris About Eligibility
There are significant questions surrounding Kamala Harris' constitutional eligibility for the second-highest office in the land.
Barring Citizens From Coming Home Amid Pandemic Deemed 'Unconstitutional'
"The rumored order would be another grave error," said Omar Jadwat, the director of the American Civil Liberties Union's Immigrants' Rights Project.
Citizenship Renunciations Have Doubled from 2019 to 2020 Under Trump
In 2019, a total of 2,072 U.S. citizens renounced their citizenship, but in the first six months of 2020, over 5,800 U.S. citizens have done the same—a nearly 180 percent increase.
Over 5,800 Americans Give Up Citizenship This Year, Double 2019 Numbers
"Look at the climate in the U.S. with politics, Black Lives Matter movement — all of these different things...makes people wonder, 'O.K., why am I still tied back to the U.S. if I really have nothing connected?'" Nicole Caba, an expat, said.
American Samoans to Gain U.S. Citizenship, Federal Court Rules
Until now, American Samoas were deemed "non-citizen nationals," and therefore denied the right to vote, run for office, work in certain jobs, sponsor family members for immigration and get federal aid for school.
Canada's Supreme Court Refuses to Backtrack on Revoking Nazi's Citizenship
Helmut Oberlander may be deported back to Germany after lying to obtain his Canadian citizenship after spending World War II working as a translator for a Nazi killing squad in Russia and Ukraine.
Immigration Head Says No Amendment Needed To End Birthright Citizenship
"I do not think you need an amendment to the Constitution. I think the question is do you need congressional action or can the executive act on their own," Ken Cuccinelli said during a breakfast event hosted by Christian Science Monitor.
Bakery Owner Becomes U.S. Citizen, Gives Cupcakes to 450 Other New Citizens
Katherine Kallinis Berman, co-owner of Georgetown Cupcake, swore the oath of citizenship this week, and celebrated with her signature desert.
Arizona GOP Candidate Proposes Annexing Mexico for 'Beachfront Property'
McCarthy, an Arizona businessman, hopes to win the Senate seat formerly occupied by Sen. John McCain in the first general election since the longtime senator's death in 2018.
Children of U.S. Troops Born Overseas Won't Get Automatic Citizenship
The new policy is effective October 29, 2019.
Pregnant Woman Ignores Labor Contractions to Get Sworn in as U.S. Citizen
The woman, who came to the U.S. from Armenia 17 years ago, says she was determined to complete the naturalization process because she was worried about President Trump's immigration policies.
Trump Wants To Remove 'Ridiculous' Birthright Citizenship
Despite the president's desire to eliminate the law via executive order, Constitutional scholars have said Trump doing so will be a violation of the U.S. Constitution and the 14th Amendment.
U.S. to Shut Down All But 7 International USCIS Offices by August 2020
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency has said the closures will help cut costs and clear its backlog.
Nancy Pelosi on Census Debate: Trump Wants to 'Make America White Again'
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ripped President Donald Trump and his administration's fight to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census, despite the Supreme Court already blocking such an attempt.
Naturalized U.S. Judge Officiates Naturalization Ceremony for 350 People
"You want to think that it's possible, but these are big dreams. It just confirms that if you do your part, the country will do their part as well," Judge Marmolejo said.
GOP Lawmaker Tells Trump to Ignore Supreme Court, Add Citizenship Question
The freshman lawmaker's suggestion that the leader of the Executive Branch defy a ruling by the Judicial Branch's top court would require Trump to take action that's prohibited by the U.S. Constitution.
American Dream and Promise Act Bill Promises Millions Path to Citizenship
The new legislation could see permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship extended to as many as 2.5 million people who live under the constant threat of removal from the United States.
Supreme Court Census Citizenship Question: What to Know
The top court will consider whether the Census Bureau can ask people living in the United States about their citizenship, starting next year.
Jay-Z: 21 Savage's ICE Arrest Is 'Matter of Injustice'
Jay-Z hired on attorney Alex Spiro to help Savage's immigration case.
Birth Tourism Scandal: U.S. Smashes Chinese Scheme
Chinese customers were coached on how to fraudulently obtain visas and hide their pregnancies when arriving in the U.S.
Denmark Passes Muslim-focused Handshake Law
A number of Danish mayors have already refused to enforce the law.
Fox & Friends Hosts Lament Migrant Baby Born On US Soil
The trio of hosts on Fox & Friends were visually frustrated while discussing an AP story Thursday about a 19-year-old Central American migrant giving birth on U.S. soil.
Reid: Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Was 'Mistake'
In 1993, Reid said "no sane country" would grant birthright citizenship.