Explaining U.S. Birthright citizenship

Explaining U.S. Birthright citizenship

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The video explains the concept of birthright citizenship in the United States, as established by the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the US. It highlights the historical context of the amendment's ratification in 1868, which aimed to secure citizenship rights for former slaves. Additionally, the video mentions that besides the US, thirty other countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Panama, and Mexico, also recognize birthright citizenship.

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