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Birthright Citizenship: A Pillar of Democratic Inclusion or a Policy in Need of Reform? Birthright citizenship, the principle that grants automatic citizenship to individuals born within a country’s territory, remains one of the most debated aspects of national identity, immigration policy, and legal philosophy. It is primarily enshrined in the Read more

A Simple Guide to Jus Sanguinis: The Right of Blood Introduction Citizenship is not always determined by the place where a person is born. A child may be born outside the country of which the child is ultimately a citizen because citizenship can sometimes be transmitted from a parent to Read more

Jus Soli: An Easy Guide to Birthright Citizenship, Its 3 Special Types, and Legal Implications Introduction Birthright citizenship is one of the foundational principles of nationality law. It determines whether a person acquires citizenship because of the place where they are born, rather than through the citizenship of their parents. Read more