The Question of Who Counts
When courts consider the prospect of excluding noncitizens from representation, they should bear in mind the country’s past.
When courts consider the prospect of excluding noncitizens from representation, they should bear in mind the country’s past.
Some people are learning that their birth or naturalization certificates aren’t enough to prove citizenship—a problem that the Fourteenth Amendment should ideally prevent.
Undocumented immigrants eligible to become legal residents often don’t know how to apply due to a lack of resources and information.