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Bill to End Territorial Birthright Citizenship Faces Constitutional Challenge

7/21/2026

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The End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act would end automatic citizenship for children born after Jan 1 2027 in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Rep. Morgan Griffith introduced the bill in the House.
Griffith said the bill aims to stop foreign nationals exploiting territorial citizenship laws.
Critics argue the measure violates constitutional rights and could breach the Northern Mariana Islands Covenant.

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The End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act would end automatic citizenship for children born after Jan 1 2027 in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Rep. Morgan Griffith introduced the bill in the House.
Griffith said the bill aims to stop foreign nationals exploiting territorial citizenship laws.
Critics argue the measure violates constitutional rights and could breach the Northern Mariana Islands Covenant.