Opinion: Soil, not blood, determines U.S. citizenship

Until our Constitution is amended, our government is not allowed to punish innocent babies guaranteed full and equal citizenship by the Constitution.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Veterans and supporters gather at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City for a protest in response to Trump administration policies on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Opinion: Soil, not blood, determines U.S. citizenship

Until our Constitution is amended, our government is not allowed to punish innocent babies guaranteed full and equal citizenship by the Constitution.

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