Wong Kim Ark's Fight for U.S. Citizenship

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Wong Kim Ark fought for his U.S. citizenship after officials denied it to him under the Chinese Exclusion Act, leading to a Supreme Court decision affirming birthright citizenship for all.

Key Points

  • Wong Kim Ark's struggle for citizenship
  • The impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act on Chinese immigrants
  • Supreme Court decision affirming birthright citizenship