Born Quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“You would have a huge statelessness problem if you don't consider a child born abroad a U.S. citizen.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Supreme Court Oral Argument, 2015
Neglecting birthright citizenship creates legal gaps and statelessness for children born abroad.
In simple terms: Ignoring child citizenship leads to statelessness.
Ensure birthright citizenship is recognized.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family law
- international travel
- government paperwork
- child welfare
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does birthright citizenship affect national cohesion?
- What safeguards prevent statelessness?
Statelessness can arise from bureaucratic errors.