Birthright Citizenship
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The Battle for Birthright: Wong Kim Ark's Story
This chapter explores the challenges faced by Chinese immigrants in the U.S. through the lens of Wong Kim Ark's fight for his citizenship after being unjustly denied entry. It highlights the legal and social barriers that shaped his experience and the crucial support from the Chinese Six Companies in his struggle for recognition as a born citizen.
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