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Comment by throwaway2037

15 hours ago

Most of North America and South America operates under Jus sanguinis -- you get citizenship for being born in country, even if your parents are not citizens.

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MandieD  14 hours ago

I think you meant “jus soli” (“law of soil”) - “jus sanguinis” means “law of blood.”

  • throwaway2037  10 hours ago

    You are right!

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