The Libertarian

The Libertarian: “Birthright Citizenship And Immigration”

Does the Constitution require citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants?

The Libertarian•September 1, 2015
The Libertarian: “Birthright Citizenship And Immigration”

Richard Epstein looks at the controversy over whether the Fourteenth Amendment requires that children of illegal immigrants become US citizens.

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Richard A. Epstein

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