U.S. Citizenship

Among those fearful of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown are adoptees who grew up thinking they were U.S. citizens — only to find out years later, in adulthood, they're not.

President Trump issued an executive order on day one of his administration that sought to limit birthright citizenship. That idea is widely considered a fringe view because the Supreme Court ruled to the contrary 127 years ago, and that decision has never been disturbed.

The ruling bars U.S. agencies from implementing the order to end birthright citizenship for children born to migrants in the U.S. temporarily or without legal status while the case is under review.

A group of 18 state attorneys general signed on to a lawsuit filed Tuesday seeking to block the administration's move, describing it as unconstitutional.

A Votebeat analysis shows how such requirements risk disenfranchising key voter groups, including Native Americans and college students.

Amid tears and U.S. flags, 30 people representing 19 countries became U.S. citizens during a ceremony Friday at Dallas City Hall.

Fifty-four people from all over the world took the oath to become U.S. citizens on Tuesday morning at San Antonio City Hall.

Immigrant spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens can apply for parole in place starting Monday, Aug. 19. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services agency estimates more than half a million people are eligible for the program.

Executive actions from the White House will offer parole to up to half a million immigrants.

Over the years, countless number of people who have a legitimate claim to U.S. citizenship have been placed in deportation proceedings.