Joseph Story: “Nothing is better settled at common law than the doctrine of jus soli…”

On the recordApril 28, 2015

Nothing is better settled at common law than the doctrine of jus soli or citizenship by place of birth.

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Massachusetts

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Story emphasizes the established legal principle of citizenship by birthplace.

Joseph Story: “Nothing is better settled at common law than the doctrine of jus soli or citizenship by place of birth.”