Citizenship Clause - the citizenship clause gives individual
born in the United States, but especially at that time, African
Americans the right to citizenship.
Citizenship Clause - the citizenship clause gives individual
born in the United States, but especially at that time, African
Americans the right to citizenship.
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The 14th Amendment to the US Constitution was the first to
address citizenship. This amendment defines citizenship. It also
contains the Privileges or Immunities Clause, the Due Process
Clause and the Equal Protection Clause.