Birthright citizenship has become a point of contention in the debate about US immigration Its one of several ways to become a US citizen but it hasnt always been open to everyone and some critics want to eliminate birthright citizenship altogether
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Pew Research Center “How US Immigration Laws and Rules Have Changed Through History” “Jim Crow Stories 14th Amendment Ratified” for Migration Studies “Citizenship After Trump” tracks courtesy of Audio Networks
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Presented by Imaeyen Ibanga
Written by Kathryn Wheeler
Edited by Brian Joseph
Animations by Kai Tang
Produced by Imaeyen Ibanga and Kathryn Wheeler
