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The Libertarian: Debating Birthright Citizenship

Does the constitution guarantee citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants in the US?

The Libertarian•November 7, 2018
The Libertarian: Debating Birthright Citizenship

Richard Epstein parses the argument that birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment, considers President Trump’s efforts to undo it by executive order, and lays out the principles that should guide immigration policy.

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