Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz, or BfV), recently dropped a political hammer on the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) by officially designating the entire party as a “confirmed right-wing extremist” group. This dramatic move now allows German authorities to increase surveillance on the AfD—phone tapping,…
The Birthright Citizenship Debate: A Constitutional, Moral, and Practical Analysis
The question of birthright citizenship is back in the spotlight, with President-elect Donald Trump vowing to end automatic citizenship for those born in the United States to non-citizen parents. This has stirred constitutional debate, historical analysis, and plenty of fiery opinions. The issue invites us to reflect on the balance between the rule of law,…
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