Birthright Citizenship: The 14th Amendment Was Meant for This

This Hidden Histories Collective presentation asks: Who was birthright citizenship really meant for — and how did we get here? This presentation dives into the history of the 14th Amendment, how it was created to protect newly freed slaves, and why that original promise is now at the center of the immigration debate. We connect the dots between race, law, and national identity — and ask the hard question: Does the Constitution still mean what it used to? And what will the Supreme Court ultimately decide?

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