How an American-born Chinese man ensured birthright citizenship in the U.S. - Velshi - MSNBC

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Wong Kim Ark was born around 1870 in San Francisco’s Chinatown. After moving back to China, he hoped to return, but was barred by the Chinese Exclusion Act; the U.S. did not consider him a citizen. The legal case that followed ensured that the 14th Amendment – birthright citizenship – was guaranteed for anyone born on U.S. soil. - Aired on 01/05/2025.

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