Videos tagged with Jurisdiction Clause

This video discusses the legal interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause, specifically the requirement of being 'subject to the jurisdiction thereof' in addition to being born in the United States. The speaker argues that this clause implies loyalty to the U.S. and not a foreign power, citing the Civil Rights Act of 1866 as precedent. The discussion centers on a potential Supreme Court case challenging birthright citizenship based on this interpretation, influenced by a Donald Trump executive order.

This video discusses the upcoming Supreme Court case Trump v. Hawaii, which challenges the interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause regarding birthright citizenship for children of parents who entered the U.S. illegally. It contrasts the historical context of the amendment, aimed at overturning Dred Scott, with current debates about 'subject to the jurisdiction thereof.' The speaker emphasizes the importance of constitutional structures over majority rule and questions the president's authority to amend constitutional application via executive order.