Texas has been denying birth certificates to children born in the state if their parents are undocumented. Despite the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of citizenship to everyone born in the United States, Texas officials have reportedly been refusing to provide birth certificates to children whose mothers lack U.S. visas. The Texas Observer reports the refusals began last winter. A group of mothers recently filed a lawsuit against the practice.
Violating 14th Amendment, Texas Denies Birth Certificates to Children
HeadlineJul 16, 2015