Wong Kim Ark, a San Francisco Chinatown resident, made history with his landmark 1898 lawsuit, securing birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. This pivotal case shapes American citizenship law today.
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A 129-year-old San Francisco lawsuit may block Trump’s efforts to end birthright citizenship. The case challenges attempts to redefine the 14th Amendment, potentially preserving automatic U.S. citizenship for newborns.
A landmark 1898 San Francisco case involving a Chinatown resident cemented birthright citizenship in the U.S. This pivotal ruling affirmed that anyone born on American soil is granted citizenship, shaping immigration law.