Mario Matos Cuevos

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Dominicans argue over a court ruling that strips citizenship from many born in the country

January 6, 2014
Global Politics

In September of 2013, a high court in the Dominican Republic ruled that Dominicans with an immigrant ancestor who came without legal papers are no longer automatically citizens — even if they were born in the country. It's a controversial decision that is creating arguments in the country and outside.

Dominicans argue over a court ruling that strips citizenship from many born in the country

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