Immigration and Citizenship
CAC’s Elizabeth Wydra speaks at “Born in the USA”
WATCH CAC’s Elizabeth Wydra speak as a panelist at “Born in the USA?: The Historical and Constitutional Underpinnings of Birthright Citizenship,” an event hosted by the American Constitution Society and the Center for American Progress on March 31, 2011.
Click here to watch the video. Click here to read a recap of the panel discussion.
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