Birthright citizenship—the principle that anyone born on American soil is a citizen—has deep roots in English common law and was applied in the Colonial era and early years of the American republic.

The Court ruled that Section 17A lawfully requires prior approval before investigating decisions taken in official capacity. It clarified that the provision balances anti-corruption enforcement with ...

Citizen Petition Deadline for 2026 Town Meeting (Need 25 Signatures of Registered Salem Voters) on the Salem Patch calendar ...