“Subject to the Jurisdiction”: The Supreme Court Showdown Over Birthright Citizenship

FAIR Deputy General Counsel Chris Hajec breaks down the Supreme Court case that could redefine birthright citizenship in the United States. From the original intent of the 14th Amendment to how it’s interpreted today, Hajec walks through the legal arguments, the potential consequences, and what a ruling could mean for the future of immigration policy. 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Birthright citizenship: What’s at stake? 01:07 - “Subject to the jurisdiction” 03:14 - The origins of birthright citizenship 05:30 - Birthright tourism industry 10:40 - What will the Supreme Court do? 11:38 - A practice that emerged 14:28 - Voting concerns 20:12 - FAIR’s litigation department 21:42 - The importance of briefs 26:13 - Anti-borders activists in the courts 27:09 - When will we get a decision? 27:40 - Outro Join us in stopping illegal immigration and advocating for stronger enforcement! https://www.fairus.org/join-fairs-act... Follow us! Website: https://www.fairus.org/ X: https://x.com/FAIRImmigration Instagram:   / fairimmigration   Facebook:   / fairimmigration   #FAIR #Federation #American #Immigration #Reform