All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.

Feb 26, 2025 · Persons who are born in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States are citizens at birth. Persons who are born in certain territories of the United States also may …

Who is a U.S. citizen? You are probably a U.S. citizen if you were born in the U.S. or one of its territories or you were a lawful permanent resident who became a naturalized U.S. citizen.

Mar 28, 2025 · U.S. citizenship at birth is determined by federal law, specifically 8 U.S.C. 1401, which defines who is automatically recognized as a citizen without naturalization. These rules impact …

Oct 30, 2025 · Yes, under current law, almost every baby born in the United States or its territories automatically becomes a US citizen at birth, regardless of the parents’ immigration status, except for …

Dec 5, 2025 · Any person born on U.S. soil automatically becomes a citizen at birth. This includes children born to undocumented immigrants or parents on temporary visas. The principle applies …

Mar 14, 2025 · Amendment XIV, Section 1, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution directs that all persons born in the United States are U.S. citizens. This is the case regardless of the tax or immigration …