In 1866, Senator Edgar Cowan opposed birthright citizenship, claiming it risked safety from 'trespassers.' Yet, in 1868, the Fourteenth Amendment guaranteed citizenship for all born in the U.S.
Donald Trump's intention to end birthright citizenship reflects a recurring historical fear of 'invaders,' echoing sentiments from the 19th century against groups like the Roma.
The Fourteenth Amendment, ratified in 1868, not only abolished the Dred Scott decision but also fortified the rights of all individuals born on U.S. soil to citizenship.
Trump's election campaign is drawing parallels to historic opposition to birthright citizenship, a fundamental principle that has defined American identity since the Civil War.
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