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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 9 MIN

How Chinese Immigrants From San Francisco Helped Establish Birthright Citizenship

from KQED's The California Report · host KQED

The Supreme Court is expected to hand down its highly anticipated ruling on birthright citizenship in the coming days. The decision arrives as the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary. And it highlights a legacy of Chinese immigrants, and the role they played in building American democracy. Reporter: Cecilia Lei, KQED A federal judge in San Jose has ruled that it’s illegal for immigration officers to arrest people at courthouses. Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED A major earthquake in Southern California is more likely than ever, a new study has found. Reporter: Sena Chang, LAist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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