Opinion

Speak Up: The fight over birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment

Posted Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:07 pm

In a recent Point & Counterpoint, Colin Mortimer of the Progressive Policy Institute defended birthright citizenship status granted by the amendment to children born in the United States to two non-citizen parents.

“I did not understand the birthright citizen issue until reading Colin Mortimer’s opinion. He explained it clearly and gave me the understanding needed to engage in conversations about it. Please tell Mr. Mortimer that “77-year-old Penny” said thank you, sincerely. — P.B. via email