Birthright Citizenship and Corporate Power Dilemma

Birthright Citizenship

The Birthright Dilemma

In the bustling city of Neo Haven, a gleaming metropolis built by generations of immigrants, the concept of birthright citizenship had always been sacred. The nation's founding principle, etched into its constitution, declared: 'Any child born on Neo Haven’s soil is a citizen, with all the rights and responsibilities thereof.'

For years, this law united people of all backgrounds—until the day the Orion Corporation arrived.

Orion, a powerful mega-corporation, sought to exploit Neo Haven’s resources. But there was a problem: the nation’s strict labor laws protected its citizens, making it nearly impossible for Orion to bring in cheap, exploitable workers. So, the corporation devised a sinister plan.

The Floating Wombs Initiative

Orion built floating maternity barges just outside Neo Haven’s territorial waters—close enough to see the skyline, but technically in international waters. Pregnant women from impoverished nations were brought aboard, promised a better life for their children. The moment a woman went into labor, the barge would cross into Neo Haven’s waters, ensuring the baby was born on sovereign soil—and thus, a citizen.

At first, no one noticed. But as thousands of these 'Orion Babies' were born, Neo Haven’s social services strained under the weight. Hospitals overflowed, schools became overcrowded, and whispers of resentment grew.

The Courtroom Battle

The government, pressured by a fearful public, declared that birthright citizenship would no longer apply to children of non-citizens unless at least one parent was a legal resident. Protests erupted—some demanding fairness, others shouting, 'Neo Haven for Neos first!'

A young lawyer, Elena Reyes, took up the case of a child born on an Orion barge, fighting all the way to the High Tribunal. She argued that the founding principles of Neo Haven were clear: soil, not blood, determined citizenship. To change that would unravel the nation’s identity.

Orion’s lawyers countered: 'These are not true citizens, but corporate pawns. Granting them rights will destroy Neo Haven’s economy.'

The Verdict That Shook a Nation

After months of debate, the High Tribunal ruled: Birthright citizenship remained absolute. The children were citizens, no matter the circumstances of their birth. But in a compromise, the court also imposed strict regulations on corporate interference in immigration.

The Orion barges were shut down. The babies born on them grew up as full citizens, some becoming activists, others engineers, artists, and leaders—proof that a nation’s strength lies not in exclusion, but in embracing those who arrive on its shores, by fate or by design.

And so, Neo Haven learned a hard lesson: A birthright is not just a law—it’s a promise.

The End.

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Birthright Citizenship and Corporate Power Dilemma

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