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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Our Revolutionary fathers were influenced by the Bible, particularly as Scripture was interpreted through British common law.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Wang argued that the amendment incorporates the English common law principle of jus soli — citizenship by birthplace — under which nearly all persons born within a country’s territory are citizens.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Wang said birthright citizenship came from English common law that didn’t require parents to be domiciled.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Our Revolutionary fathers were influenced by the Bible, particularly as Scripture was interpreted through British common law.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Wang argued that the amendment incorporates the English common law principle of jus soli — citizenship by birthplace — under which nearly all persons born within a country’s territory are citizens.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Wang said birthright citizenship came from English common law that didn’t require parents to be domiciled.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for common law
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Did Warren Buffett warn of Trump declaring martial law and 'canceling' democracy?—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Tulsa was placed under martial law after Greenwood, the prosperous Black neighborhood commonly known as Black Wall Street, was attacked in 1921.—
Brooke Howard,
AJC.com,
23 May 2026
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Though the statute would expire after that date, FISA surveillance operates under yearlong certifications approved by a special court.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Those policies, their attorneys argue, violate state laws in California that prohibit restrictions on NIL rights, as well as federal antitrust statutes.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Common law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20law. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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