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  Introduction Birthright citizenship has formed a vital part of the United States law since the 14 th Amendment was passed in 1868. It gives every child born in the US the right to citizenship without considering parents' immigration status. This has played a great role in defining what is termed American, ensuring all persons enjoy equal rights born within the country. In recent times, however, birthright citizenship has been challenged on various grounds, raising vital legal and social questions as to what might well be its fate in the near future. The most recent being the Trump administration’s order stopping birthright citizenship. This post considers why birthright citizenship matters, the challenges being thrown at it, and what might happen were this long-standing legal rule ever changes. Brief info on birthright citizenship There are three ways that a person can become a US citizen: through the parents; birth on US soil; or by means of a legal process known as n...