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Omar Jadwat

Omar Jadwat is the Director, ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project

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Things to Know About the Revival of Trump-Era "Remain in Mexico" Policy

Here's what you need to know about the past, present, and future of this harmful policy.

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"The Supreme Court ruled, more than 100 years ago, that the citizenship guarantee applies fully to U.S.-born children whose parents have no right to citizenship." (Photo: Whitehouse/Flickr)

No Mr. President, You Can’t Change the Constitution by Executive Order

Birthright citizenship is one of the bedrocks of this country

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