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What is the Law of the Soil?

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It is called "Jus Soli" This means that nearly all who are born in the USA or in American territories are granted citizenship. Those who aren't granted citizenship are those that are not subject to the jurisdiction of the US gov't. Example; children of foreign diplomats.

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The law of soil (also known as "Jus Soli") is when an offspring is born in the U.S., they are granted citizenship.

The law of blood (also known as "Jus Sanguinis") is when an offspring of an American citizen, you are a natural born U.S. citizen.

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