Question

Find something in the news this week that relates to one of the 27 amendments. Explain the event that just occurred and tell which amendment covers that type of incident. Put your article here along with the link. Then explain the event that you just read and tell which amendment covers that type of incident. This paragraph must be 4 to 5 sentences long.

Answer 1

As a guide to helping you with this question, you should consider the issue if Birthright citizenship.

The 14th Amendment states that "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens..."

President Trump has floated the idea of ending birthright citizenship. Constitutional Scholars have been debating whether President Trump can unilaterally change the birthright citizenship allowance and it would be relatively easy for you to find a good article on the matter. Check a reputable news source like the New York Times, Washington Post, Atlantic, or National Public Radio.