Which example best identifies a birthright citizen of the United States?

A. a migrant who is a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.

B. a child born in another country to a permanent resident of that country

C. a child born in the U.S. to undocumented parents

D. a person who was born in another country to citizens of that country, but who has lived continuously in the U.S. for more than 5 years

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The best example that identifies a birthright citizen of the United States is:

C. a child born in the U.S. to undocumented parents.

According to the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, anyone born on U.S. soil is granted U.S. citizenship, regardless of the immigration status of their parents.