India Today World Desk · DistrictNews · 2026-09-03
US District Judge Deborah L Boardman in Maryland said children covered by the
US District Judge Deborah L Boardman in Maryland said children covered by the certified class are citizens at birth under existing law. Birthright citizenship is guaranteed under current US law for almost everyone born on American soil, with a few exceptions. The protection dates back to 1868, when the 14th Amendment was ratified after the Civil War.
Why it matters. This ruling addresses the constitutional rights of children born to immigrant families regarding citizenship at birth under federal law.
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