There is no right to citizenship of the United States. It is a privilege that is provided by the law.
Luis Gutiérrez: “There is no right to citizenship of the United States. It is a privilege that is provided by the law.”
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Gutierrez emphasizes that citizenship is a privilege, not a right, and needs careful discussion.
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