Birthright citizenship: Why the ‘right of soil’ is so big in the Americas

More than 30 countries grant unrestricted birthright citizenship based on the ‘jus soli’ principle – and nearly all of them are in the Western Hemisphere. The reason is more complicated than you might think.

​ More than 30 countries grant unrestricted birthright citizenship based on the ‘jus soli’ principle – and nearly all of them are in the Western Hemisphere. The reason is more complicated than you might think. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN