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Lesson 6 Resources

Required Resources

Learning about Immigration Law. 4th Ed. by Constantinos E. Scaros
Publication Date: 2024

Chapter 7
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Birth of a Birthright
Erler, E. (2018). Birth of a Birthright. Politico. https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/10/31/birthright-citizenship-wong-kim-ark-222098/.
The purpose of the article is to tell the story of Wong Kim Ark, a Chinese American born in San Francisco in 1873, and his fight to establish his U.S. citizenship in the face of laws prohibiting Chinese immigration and denying citizenship to Chinese people born in the United States. The article also examines the broader context of anti-Chinese sentiment and immigration policies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
What the Constitution Really Says About Birthright Citizenship
Time. (2018, October 30). Why the U.S. Constitution Protects Birthright Citizenship. Retrieved from https://time.com/5440454/constitution-birthright-citizenship/
The 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause grants US citizenship to anyone born in the United States and subject to its laws, regardless of their parents' citizenship or immigration status, affirming the principle of birthright citizenship and rejecting any form of caste system based on birth status.
Birthright Citizenship -- A Fundamental Misunderstanding of the 14th Amendment
Kerber, L. K. (2018, October 31). Birthright citizenship: A fundamental misunderstanding of the 14th Amendment. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/birthright-citizenship-a-fundamental-misunderstanding-of-the-14th-amendment
The article argues that the 14th Amendment's "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" phrase has been misinterpreted to extend birthright citizenship to the children of illegal aliens, and that the original meaning of the phrase referred to political allegiance to the United States, not just being physically present in the country. The author suggests that Congress should clarify the law according to the original meaning of the 14th Amendment and reverse this practice.
USCIS Fact Sheet on Naturalization
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (2016, August 9). Naturalization Fact Sheet. Retrieved from https://www.uscis.gov/archive/naturalization-fact-sheet-1
The purpose of this website is to provide information to individuals seeking naturalization in the United States, including eligibility requirements, the naturalization process, and the benefits of becoming a citizen. The website also provides resources for individuals preparing for the naturalization test and interview.

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