Wong Kim Ark and Birthright Citizenship

This chapter explores the legal battle of Wong Kim Ark, a Chinese American challenging his detention and asserting his citizenship under the 14th Amendment. It delves into pivotal Supreme Court cases and the implications for birthright citizenship, highlighting the struggles of Chinese immigrants against the Chinese Exclusion Act. The narrative underscores the complexities of immigration law, the impact of legal precedents, and the broader fight for civil rights in the post-Civil War United States.