Menachem Zivotofsky chose to list Israel as his birthplace on his U.S. passport . Choosing a home , and being able to decide what to call it may seem like a fundamental right . The State Department has asked the courts to stay out of the case . Zivotofsky 's family is proud of the fact he was born in Israel , their attorney said .
Menachem Zivotofsky chose to list Israel as his birthplace on his U.S. passport . The State Department has asked the courts to stay out of the case . Zivotofsky 's family is proud of the fact he was born in Israel , their attorney said .