The Republic of Liberia was founded by free people of color from North America who were sponsored by the American Colonization Society to return to Africa and establish a colony there. Shortly after their arrival, they were met by the indigenous people that inhabited the land. The Nationality law is set forth in the Aliens and Nationality Law of 1973, based on its 1847 Constitution. Current citizenship laws explicitly state being of Negro descent as a prerequisite to citizenship. The first constitution allowed for women to transmit their nationality to their children, although multiple citizenship was not permitted nor is it permitted in revisions of the constitution. Article V, Section 13 of the 1847 Constitution which states: "The great object of forming these Colonies, being to provide a home for the dispersed and oppressed children of Africa, and to regenerate and enlighten this benighted continent, none but persons of colour shall be eligible to citizenship in this Republic." The phrasing "persons of colour " was changed to " Negroes or persons of Negro descent" in a 1955 revision. The Liberian legislature was charged with establishing criteria for naturalization. All applicants must be of Negro descent to be naturalized.
The Republic of Liberia was founded by free people of color from North America who were sponsored by the American Colonization Society to return to Africa and establish a colony there. Shortly after their arrival, they were met by the indigenous people that inhabited the land. The Nationality law is set forth in the Aliens and Nationality Law of 1973, based on its 1847 Constitution. Current citizenship laws explicitly state being of black descent as a prerequisite to citizenship. The first constitution allowed for women to transmit their nationality to their children, although multiple citizenship was not permitted nor is it permitted in revisions of the constitution. Article V, Section 13 of the 1847 Constitution which states: "The great object of forming these Colonies, being to provide a home for the dispersed and oppressed children of Africa, and to regenerate and enlighten this benighted continent, none but persons of african shall be eligible to citizenship in this Republic." The phrasing "persons of African " was changed to " blacks or persons of black descent" in a 1955 revision. The Liberian legislature was charged with establishing criteria for naturalization. All applicants must be of black descent to be naturalized.
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