Citizenship

Federal Court Halts Segment of Trump’s Citizenship Verification Mandate for Voters

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A federal judge has recently moved to partially block an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump, which mandated that voters provide proof of citizenship before participating in federal elections. This intervention has sparked a wave of discussions on the implications for voter rights and the legality of such requirements. The order, which aimed to tighten election security, was met with immediate legal challenges from several advocacy groups championing voter accessibility. Critics have repeatedly argued that such measures could disenfranchise many eligible voters, particularly minorities and the economically disadvantaged who might struggle to provide … Read more

Arizona Initiates Voter Roll Cleanup: 50,000 Registrations Under Scrutiny for Citizenship Verification

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In a significant development across Arizona, all 15 counties have initiated actions to verify and cleanse their voter registrations of noncitizens. This action includes approximately 50,000 potential voters who have not confirmed their U.S. citizenship status. The move follows a legal challenge spearheaded by America First Legal (AFL), which argued that the existing voter registration procedures were not in compliance with Arizona state laws that mandate citizenship proof for voting in state and local elections. James Rogers, senior counsel at AFL, described the outcome as a triumph for Arizona’s electoral integrity. The lawsuit was originally … Read more

Exploring the Complexities of Birthright Citizenship: Unraveling Legal Dilemmas and Constitutional Queries

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WASHINGTON — The concept of birthright citizenship, whereby any child born on U.S. soil automatically becomes a citizen regardless of their parents’ nationality, might seem straightforward, but complexities arise when this principle is scrutinized against the backdrop of the Constitution. Suppose, hypothetically, that the Constitution does not uniformly guarantee birthright citizenship. This premise introduces a myriad of legal uncertainties and complexities. For instance, while it is widely accepted that children born to foreign diplomats in the U.S. do not receive automatic citizenship, questions emerge when one parent is a U.S. citizen. Historical debates during the … Read more

Armenian-American Lawyer Embraces Turkish Citizenship, Honoring Ottoman Ancestral Ties

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Gaziantep, Turkey – Glen Frederic Matheson, an Armenian-American attorney with historical family ties to the Ottoman Empire, has recently acquired Turkish citizenship and adopted the name “Murat.” During a significant period in Ottoman history, Matheson’s great-grandfather, Mihran Mesropyan, distinguished himself as an officer and chief palace architect, leaving a legacy that has profoundly impacted his descendant’s sense of identity. Ali Sahin, a member of the Justice and Development Party from Gaziantep, facilitated Matheson’s transition to Turkish citizenship. Sahin shared details of Matheson’s deep-rooted connection with Turkey, stemming from his great-grandfather’s prominent roles in the Ottoman … Read more