Ending birthright citizenship would impact Asians and Latinos most, study finds
Why it matters: Ending birthright citizenship would increase the number of children born without legal status in the U.S.
- Birthright citizenship was established in 1868 with the ratification of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
- The 14th Amendment grants citizenship to all persons born on U.S. soil regardless of their parents' citizenship status.
- A new study finds that ending birthright citizenship would impact Asians and Latinos most.
A new study indicates that ending birthright citizenship, established by the 14th Amendment in 1868, would disproportionately affect Asian and Latino communities. This change would result in a significant increase in children born without a clear legal status in the U.S.
