Wong Kim Ark
Wong Kim Ark was a Chinese American cook born in San Francisco in 1873, who became a pivotal figure in the fight for birthright citizenship in the United States. After being denied re-entry into the U.S. in 1895 due to a contentious interpretation of the 14th Amendment, he challenged this decision in court. His landmark case reached the Supreme Court, which ultimately affirmed the principle that anyone born on U.S. soil is automatically a citizen. This ruling established a crucial legal precedent for birthright citizenship, significantly impacting immigration and civil rights in America.
Born on Jan 01, 1873 (153 years old)
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Hungary:
Wong Kim Ark's case is referenced as a precedent in the debate over birthright citizenship.
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United States:
Wong Kim Ark's case upheld the citizenship of a child born in San Francisco to Chinese parents.
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Panama:
Wong Kim Ark's case was pivotal in establishing birthright citizenship in the U.S.
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United Kingdom:
The citizenship of American-born Wong Kim Ark was upheld in the face of the Chinese Exclusion Act.
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India:
Wong Kim Ark was the subject of a Supreme Court ruling that affirmed citizenship for children born in the US regardless of their parents' immigration status.
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Bolivia:
Wong Kim Ark was a humble cook born to Chinese immigrant parents whose case established birthright citizenship in the United States.
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Uruguay:
Wong Kim Ark was a humble cook born in San Francisco who fought for birthright citizenship in the United States.
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Ecuador:
Wong Kim Ark was a humble cook born to Chinese immigrants whose case established birthright citizenship in the United States.
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Nicaragua:
Wong Kim Ark was a humble cook born to Chinese immigrant parents whose case established birthright citizenship in the United States.
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Nicaragua:
Wong Kim Ark is known for establishing birthright citizenship in the United States.
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