Here’s what to know about Trump’s proposal to add new restrictions in the U.S.—and how that compares to other countries.

At least 33 countries, mostly in the Americas, provide automatic citizenship to anyone born within their borders.

known as jus sanguinis). And the Supreme Court has reaffirmed it in the years since — including in the 1982 case Plyler v.

In a world where people are more mobile than ever, nations are struggling to recalibrate who can be a citizen.

The White House signaled plans for executive orders, including ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal ...

Donald Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship faces a tough legal battle, but could have a major impact if enacted.

Put simply, under Trump’s order, the children of most undocumented immigrants wouldn’t be US citizens, nor would the children of people in the country on student, work, or tourist visas. This is more ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting the definition of birthright citizenship. Do other countries grant ...