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Does the U.S. Constitution state that all people born in the U.S. have a right to U.S. citizenship?
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In addition to being born in the U.S., the Constitution also requires that people be "subject to the jurisdiction" of the U.S. in order to be citizens. The interpretation of this requirement is a matter of heated debate.
Documentation14th AmendmentBirthright Citizenship
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