HOUSE-JOINT-RESOLUTION 172: H.J.Res.172 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect United States citizenship.

Impact

This section directly affects individuals by redefining who is considered 'subject to the jurisdiction of the United States' for the purposes of citizenship under the 14th Amendment. It limits citizenship rights based on parental status, which could impact the citizenship of children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents.

Affected

• 14th Amendment - Citizenship Clause
• Equal Protection Clause

Issues

• The amendment may violate the Equal Protection Clause by creating a distinction based on parental citizenship status.
• It raises concerns about the potential for statelessness for children born to non-citizen parents.
• The amendment could be seen as a departure from established legal precedent regarding birthright citizenship.

Support

• Proponents may argue it clarifies citizenship criteria and addresses concerns about immigration and national security.

Relevance

• The amendment proposes a significant change to the interpretation of the 14th Amendment, potentially limiting citizenship rights.
• It establishes specific criteria for determining who is 'subject to the jurisdiction' of the U.S., which could lead to legal challenges and implications for many individuals born in the U.S.
• The amendment grants Congress the power to legislate on this matter, which could lead to further laws affecting citizenship.

Constitutional Provisions Implicated

Amendment XIV

Related Bills

• house-joint-resolution 103
• senate-joint-resolution 189