Fourteenth Amendment

The Fight for the Future of Birthright Citizenship

The Fight for the Future of Birthright Citizenship

Battles over the meaning of the Citizenship Clause will continue to rage, with the Supreme Court at its center.

Unanswered Questions After the Court’s Birthright Citizenship Decision

Unanswered Questions After the Court’s Birthright Citizenship Decision

The Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship leaves questions on presidential and judicial power.

Contesting the Meaning of Citizenship

Contesting the Meaning of Citizenship

In Trump v. Barbara, the Justices’ arguments underscore their competing interpretive approaches.

History, Ambassadors, and Birthright Citizenship

History, Ambassadors, and Birthright Citizenship

Legal historians may ultimately shape the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision.