At issue is `` birthright citizenship '' for children of illegal immigrants . The Supreme Court has ruled that the 14th Amendment guarantees equal protection under law to all persons born in this country and not just those who are citizens by birth or naturalization. Opponents say the measure is unconstitutional . Sponsors say the measure is designed get the issue before the U.S. Supreme Court .
At issue is `` birthright citizenship '' for children of illegal immigrants . An Arizona legislative panel is holding a hearing on a proposal to end birthright citizenship . Opponents say the measure is unconstitutional . Sponsors say the measure is designed get the issue before the U.S. Supreme Court .