EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 29 MIN
Birthright Citizenship and the Constitution: When Citizenship No Longer Requires Allegiance
from Craig Bushon Show
Birthright citizenship has long been treated as settled law in the United States. But what if the Constitution says something more specific than what we’ve been told?In this episode of The Craig Bushon Show, we break down the actual language of the 14th Amendment and the critical phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof.” Is citizenship determined by location alone, or does it require full allegiance to the United States?We examine the legal arguments now being debated at the Supreme Court, the historical split in United States v. Wong Kim Ark, and how other countries—including Israel—approach citizenship very differently.We also walk through what a change in interpretation would actually look like in practice, from birth certificates to federal documentation.This isn’t just an immigration debate. It’s a constitutional interpretation question that could redefine how citizenship is determined moving forward.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Birthright citizenship has long been treated as settled law in the United States. But what if the Constitution says something more specific than what we’ve been told?In this episode of The Craig Bushon Show, we break down the actual language of the 14th Amendment and the critical phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof.” Is citizenship determined by location alone, or does it require full allegiance to the United States?We examine the legal arguments now being debated at the Supreme Court, the historical split in United States v. Wong Kim Ark, and how other countries—including Israel—approach citizenship very differently.We also walk through what a change in interpretation would actually look like in practice, from birth certificates to federal documentation.This isn’t just an immigration debate. It’s a constitutional interpretation question that could redefine how citizenship is determined moving forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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