Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment: Legal Perspectives and Controversies

The video discusses the controversy surrounding President Trump's decision to end birthright citizenship, which grants citizenship to children born in the US to undocumented immigrants. Amy Swearer from the Heritage Foundation argues against universal birthright citizenship, citing the original intent of the 14th Amendment. The video also covers the US vs. Wong Kim Ark case, where the Supreme Court ruled in favor of birthright citizenship for children of lawful permanent residents. The potential legal implications of an executive order to end birthright citizenship are also explored.

What is the main legal basis for birthright citizenship in the United States?

• The 15th Amendment

• The 16th Amendment

• The 14th Amendment

• The 13th Amendment

According to Amy Swearer, what is a common misconception about birthright citizenship?

• It is based on the 15th Amendment

• It is a recent legal development

• It applies only to children of citizens

• It universally applies to all born on US soil

What does Amy Swearer suggest about the original public meaning of the 14th Amendment?

• It was meant to apply only to freed slaves

• It supports universal birthright citizenship

• It is irrelevant to modern law

• It excludes certain classes based on allegiance

What was the primary goal of the 14th Amendment according to Amy Swearer?

• To establish voting rights

• To override the Dred Scott decision

• To grant citizenship to all immigrants

• To regulate immigration

What was the main issue in the US vs. Wong Kim Ark case?

• Whether Wong Kim Ark could serve in the military

• Whether Wong Kim Ark could own property

• Whether Wong Kim Ark could vote

• Whether Wong Kim Ark was a US citizen by birth

What did the Supreme Court rule in the case of Wong Kim Ark?

• He could not return to the US

• He was not a US citizen

• He was a US citizen by birth

• He was a citizen of China

How does Amy Swearer interpret the Supreme Court's decision in Wong Kim Ark?

• As an Americanized version of common law

• As a full embrace of English common law

• As a mistake by the court

• As irrelevant to modern law

What does Amy Swearer argue about the application of birthright citizenship?

• It should be expanded to all immigrants

• It should be abolished

• It should be limited to lawful residents

• It should be applied universally

What is the prospective nature of the executive order on birthright citizenship?

• It applies to all current citizens

• It applies only to future births

• It applies to foreign diplomats

• It applies retroactively

What concern do critics have about the executive order on birthright citizenship?

• It will decrease citizenship applications

• It will affect foreign diplomats

• It will increase immigration

• It will leave children stateless