New York City author Lisa Wixon discovered her eligibility for EU citizenship through her maternal great-grandfather from Croatia, where citizenship by descent is recognized under jus sanguinis. This allows individuals to acquire citizenship based on ancestry rather than place of birth, as seen in jus solis. Wixon’s story highlights the importance of understanding different citizenship laws and processes within the European Union.
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Critics accuse Georgia sheriff of silencing them on social media in lawsuit
Three Georgia residents are suing Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens for allegedly violating their free speech rights by silencing their critical opinions on Facebook after a viral incident involving a botched Burger King order. The plaintiffs had been publicly criticizing Owens, who called deputies to the fast-food restaurant in March 2023. Owens then implemented restrictions on who can post comments on the Sheriff's Office Facebook page, leading to the lawsuit seeking a declaration of Owens'...
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