Jus soli - Wikipedia
WEBJus soli (English: / dʒ ʌ s ˈ s oʊ l aɪ / juss SOH-ly [1] or / j uː s ˈ s oʊ l i / yooss SOH-lee, [2] Latin: [juːs ˈsɔliː]), meaning 'right of soil', is the right of anyone born in the territory of a state to nationality or citizenship, also commonly referred to as birthright citizenship in some Anglophone countries, is a rule ...
Jus soli | Definition, Citizenship, & Facts | Britannica
WEBOct 6, 2024 · jus soli, in legal theory, the rule or law that provides that citizenship is acquired by birth within the territory of the state, regardless of parental citizenship. Originating in English common law, jus soli serves as the basis for citizenship in nearly every nation-state in the Western Hemisphere and as the foundation for the Fourteenth ...
Jus soli Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEBnoun. jus so· li ˈyüs-ˈsō-ˌlē. : a rule that the citizenship of a child is determined by the place of its birth. Examples of jus soli in a Sentence.
Jus Soli: The Easy Guide To Birthright Citizenship And Its 3 ...
WEBFeb 10, 2024 · Jus soli, also known as birthright citizenship, is a legal principle that grants citizenship to individuals born within a country’s territory. This concept holds significant implications for immigration policy and national identity.
Countries with Birthright Citizenship 2024
WEBAt present, 33 countries in the world (and two territories) have unrestricted birthright citizenship, also known as jus soli, and another 32 nations have some form of restricted birthright citizenship (see table after body text).
The Full List of Countries That Grant Children Citizenship at ...
WEBOct 30, 2018 · Also known as "jus soli", it's a policy whereby any child born within a country automatically becomes a citizen of that nation. More than 30 other countries recognize birthright citizenship.
3 Things You Should Know About Birthright Citizenship
WEBAug 18, 2015 · Every few years, the common law concept of jus soli -- or birthright citizenship — comes back into the news. This time, it was thrust onto the stage by Republican presidential candidate...