World Immigration News

American Immigration Policy Could Learn From Modern Italy, Ancient Rome, and Plato

Release Date
2026-04-18
Media
The Daily Signal
Summary
Debates over citizenship are shifting in the U.S. and Europe. Italy has tightened its jus sanguinis rules to ensure citizenship reflects genuine social membership, while in the U.S. the distinction between citizens and noncitizens is seen as weakening. The author argues that diluting citizenship undermines democratic order and that maintaining clear, meaningful distinctions is essential for stable governance.
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United States of America