It's been a cornerstone of American law since shortly after the Civil War: Children born in the United States become citizens, even if their parents are here illegally.
Now some conservatives are taking aim at that birthright.
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US federal immigration officials are recalling 60,000 permanent residency cards because of errors, creating worry among immigrants who need the documents to work, get a driver's license and apply for credit.
The problems stem from a computer error that resulted in "green cards" with incorrect "since dates," said Chris Bentley, a spokesman for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Tens of thousands of US auto industry workers are losing their jobs and the nation's manufacturing base continues to shrink, yet the overwhelming majority of U.S. manufacturers say they are having trouble finding skilled help, according to a report issued this week.The study by the National Association of Manufacturers and Deloitte Consulting "exposes a widening gap'' between the supply of skilled workers and manufacturers' growing technical demands, said NAM President John Engler, Michigan's former governor.
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President George W Bush announced the construction of more fences in the 3,200km (2,000 miles) border while touring US states earlier this week. Mexico says it opposes a US plan to build more fences along the border in order to control illegal immigration. Foreign Secretary Luis Ernesto Derbez said his country "does not believe physical barriers are the solution".
As the US state of Hawaii broadens its reach into high-technology industries, employers are finding the federal limits on immigration restricting their ability to hire computer engineers and other technical workers from overseas.