jus sanguinis
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 274 U.S. 657 - Weedin v. Bow · 1927Most cited · 71 citing opinions
This is the adoption of the rule of jus sanguinis in respect to citizenship, and that emphasizes the fact and time of birth as the basis of it. We think the words, 'the right of citizenship shall not descend to persons whose fathers have never been resident in the United States,' are equivalent to saying that fathers may not have the power of transmitting by descent the right of citizenship until they shall become residents in the United States.
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