Amanda Frost

@amandafrost.bsky.social

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Professor of immigration & citizenship at UVA Law. Author of YOU ARE NOT AMERICAN: Citizenship Stripping from Dred Scott to the Dreamers (Beacon Press, 2021). Forthcoming book on the history of birthright citizenship in the USA. Civil rights lawyer.

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Amanda Frost·May 14

Delighted that my book on the history of birthright citizenship in the United States will be published by One Signal/Simon & Schuster! Looking forward to working with Abby Mohr, and very grateful to my fabulous agent, @jkpapin.bsky.social.

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Amanda Frost·May 14

Delighted that my book on the history of birthright citizenship in the United States will be published by One Signal/Simon & Schuster! Looking forward to working with Abby Mohr, and very grateful to my fabulous agent, @jkpapin.bsky.social.

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Amanda Frost·May 19

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Amanda Frost·Jan 9

I'm excited to read this!

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Amanda Frost·Jan 5

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/u...

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Amanda Frost·Dec 11

At least 11 congressmen from 1865-1871 were arguably not citizens under Trump's interpretation of 14th A, our research finds. Yet no one challenged their eligibility to serve. Why not? Obviously, b/c no one who drafted or ratified the 14th A shared Trump's view. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

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Amanda Frost·May 19

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Amanda Frost·Feb 5

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Amanda Frost·Feb 5

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Amanda Frost·Feb 3

For those interested in the history of birthright citizenship, my recent article explores connections between the abolitionist movement and the Constitution's Citizenship Clause. openyls.law.yale.edu/handle/20.50...

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Amanda Frost·Jan 28

I was happy that this reporter actually gave me time to explain the devastating consequences of eliminating birthright citizenship (for everyone, not just for immigrants). www.cbsnews.com/video/what-1...

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