Europe is a Cautionary Tale on Birthright Citizenship

Birthright citizenship is under threat in the United States, and Europe&rsquo;s restrictive laws offer a clear warning of what&rsquo;s at stake. A 2004 Swiss People's Party poster opposing two referendums aimed at easing birthright citizenship restrictions for second- and third-generation immigrants. Swiss voters rejected both measures. In the U.S., all children born on American soil gain…