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19th Amendment
When women are granted the right to vote, the definition of citizenship is broadened to include them. -
Indian Citizenship Act
Although they are granted U.S. citizenship, several states still do not allow Native Americans to vote. -
Executive Order 9066
During World War II, Japanese Americans were interned and had their citizenship privileges questioned. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Racial discrimination and segregation are challenged in a major Supreme Court case that rules state laws creating separate public schools for white and black children are unconstitutional. -
Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act, which addresses enduring obstacles African Americans have in exercising their right to vote, forbids racial discrimination in voting. -
LGBTQ+ Rights
Due to legal challenges and societal shifts, the rights of LGBTQ+ people are now more widely acknowledged, including the ability to marry, upending preconceived ideas about citizenship. -
DACA
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program sheds light on the continuous discussions around immigration and citizenship by offering temporary respite to certain illegal persons who entered the country as minors.