Immigration Law Clinic

(1 Credit Hour) · Undergraduate

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14160 ("Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship") which purports to end birthright citizenship for children who do not have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Most legal scholars agree that ending birthright citizenship, even partially, would require a Constitutional amendment, which must be approved by two-thirds of both chambers of Congress and subsequently ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states. In this course, students will conduct research on the history of birthright citizenship in the United States, to be included in a potential amicus brief in support of those challenging the legality of Executive Order 14160.