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The Birthright Battle: Wong Kim Ark and the 14th Amendment
This chapter examines the crucial role of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause in affirming the rights of formerly enslaved individuals and its impact on immigrants through the Wong Kim Ark case. It highlights the legal struggle faced by Ark against racial discrimination and the significant Supreme Court ruling that solidified the principle of birthright citizenship, while also addressing current challenges to this established legal precedent.
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