On this day in 1790, the second session of the first Congress approved the new nation’s initial effort to codify the rules under which persons who were born overseas could become U.S. citizens. The ...

1790 Race categories on first census The U.S. Constitution mandates that "an actual enumeration" be conducted every 10 years. From the beginning, race categories are included, although in 1790, who is ...

Here's something to think about on this Fourth of July: If you are born in the United States, citizenship is a birthright, but if you immigrate to this country, the work of the citizenship process ...

Since Sept. 11, 2001, the federal government has more closely scrutinized the arrival of foreigners. The agency once known as the Immigration and Naturalization Service is now called the Bureau of U.S ...

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Here's something to think about on this Fourth of July: If you are born in the United States ...