The legal term for birthright citizenship is jus soli, or “right of the soil”. The majority of countries in the western hemisphere, including the United States, have “unconditional jus soli”, in which citizenship is conferred regardless of the status of either parents. In the United States, this right is enshrined in the 14th Amendment, part…

To someone who has never navigated it, the asylum process in the United States can appear daunting, complicated and confusing. Not only are there different types of asylum, but there are different ways to pursue an asylum case. Recent events surrounding asylum show just how ill-informed the public is about the process. Comments blaming parents…