Birthright Citizenship Debate: Eastman versus Ho

The Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment provides that “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” What is the proper interpretation of this clause? What does it mean to be “subject to the jurisdiction thereof”? To what extent can states seek to control or alter birthright citizenship?  Experts debate these and other questions in this podcast. Featuring:

•  Dr. John C. Eastman, Donald P. Kennedy Chair in Law and Director of the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence, Chapman University School of Law.

•  Hon. James C. Ho, Partner, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, and Former Solicitor General of Texas

•  Moderator: Mr. Dean A. Reuter, Vice President & Director of Practice Groups, The Federalist Society.

To listen to the audio podcast, click here.

KJ