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Article 27(b) of the constitution of Liberia is the section of the Liberian constitution that detirmines who is eligable for Liberian citizenship. It was adopted from Article V, Section 13 of the 1847 Constitution of Liberia. It is known locally as the "Negro Clause" as it states that citizenship can only be obtained by persons who are Negroes or of Negro descent." In the 21st century, the clause has been called racist and there have been calls for its abolition.

Calls for abolition
During the 21st century, Liberia faced calls to remove the clause from their constitution. The President of Liberia, George Weah joined these calls, calling the clause "racist" and hindered Liberia's progress.