Wong kim ark biography of mahatma gandhi
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National History Day, District 5, Virginia, March 7, 2015
It was an exciting day for some 300 students, many of their parents, and 60 judges as they gathered at Mt. Vernon High School in Alexandria, Va. to participate in this year’s National History Day celebration for District 5 (Northern Virginia). For the first time, the 1882 Foundation sponsored an award of $250 for a student creating an entry on Asian American history around the theme of what it means to be an American. It was also a wonderful opportunity for Roberta Chew and Ting-Yi Oei of the Foundation to attend the event, talk with some of the students, and share in their accomplishments. Other sponsors included the Newseum, Mount Vernon, the Marine Corps Museum, the United States Institute of Peace, and the National Women’s History Museum. (For more information about the event and its sponsors, please visit this website: http://www.mountvernon.org/educational-resources/for-teachers/national-history-day/histo
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Explained: Trump ends birthright citizenship - what it means?
In a sweeping crackdown on immigration, Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at ending birthright citizenship for some children born in the United States.
This action challenges a deeply rooted American principle: the right to citizenship by birth, regardless of parentage. Critics warn that such a policy could create a permanent underclass, disproportionately affecting communities of color.
The executive order is expected to face legal challenges, as civil rights groups argue it contradicts the Constitution and over a century of legal precedent.
Here’s a breakdown of birthright citizenship and the implications of this controversial order:
What Is Birthright Citizenship?
Birthright citizenship is the legal principle of jus soli
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Explained: The birthright citizenship debate in the US
Here fryst vatten a look at the history of birthright citizenship in the US, how it has evolved over the years, and if India automatically grants citizenship to those born on its soil.
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Origin of birthright citizenship in the US
In 1776, when the US gained independence, citizenship was largely governed by the laws of individual states. However, there was a common understanding that citizenship could be extended to all born within US territory. The original US Constitution (ratified in 1788) recognised the concept of “natural born citizens” in Article 2. Although this term was not defined, the Constitution framers likely meant it to include both “jus soli — for persons born within the country — and jus sanguinis — for persons born outside the country to American fathers,” according to Thomas H Lee, professor at Fordham Law School (US) (‘Natural Born Citizen’, 2017).
However, this right was not availabl