Briefings
A regular, well-sourced summary of what changed across the federal government, the states, and the courts — plus new research.
Recent issues
July 2026 Citizenship Briefing: The Road After Barbara
How NCI reads the June 30 ruling — what it settled, what Justice Kavanaugh's concurrence left open, and where the lawful road runs now: through Congress and the amendment process.
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Loss of Citizenship & Denaturalization
How U.S. law protects citizenship once acquired — the doctrine of voluntary relinquishment and the limits on denaturalization.
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Foundations: Birthright Citizenship
An orientation issue on the constitutional and statutory basis for birthright citizenship, and the cases that define its reach.
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The July 2026 issue is a live briefing. Earlier entries are labeled sample issues that demonstrate the format using stable, verifiable material; regular briefings — summarizing federal, state, and court developments — continue from here.