SB5667: Ending Birthright Citizenship in U.S. Territories Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to withhold birthright citizenship from individuals born in a United States territory to a mother who is not lawfully present and a father who is not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Plain-language summary
This bill would change citizenship rules for babies born in U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Currently, babies born in these territories automatically become U.S. citizens. The bill would deny citizenship to babies whose mother is not legally present in the country and whose father is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The bill was introduced by Senator James Lankford and is currently in the early stage of the legislative process.
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SB5667: Ending Birthright Citizenship in U.S. Territories Act