Wong Kim Ark case

The Wong Kim Ark case (1898) was a landmark Supreme Court decision affirming that anyone born in the United States, regardless of their parents' nationality or immigration status, automatically becomes a U.S. citizen under the 14th Amendment. Wong Kim Ark, born in California to Chinese immigrant parents, was denied re-entry to the U.S. after a trip abroad. The Court ruled that the principle of birthright citizenship applies to all people born on U.S. soil, ensuring they have the same rights and protections under U.S. law. This case solidified the legal understanding of birthright citizenship in America.