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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 13 MIN

Today's Poll Question: Should place of birth, or the citizenship of parents decide US citizenship?

from The Smerconish Podcast · host Michael Smerconish, Amy Howe

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which should determine US citizenship, the place of birth or the citizenship of one's parents? Michael Smerconish breaks down the high-stakes legal and political battle over birthright citizenship as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments tied to Donald Trump’s executive order. With history stretching from Dred Scott to Wong Kim Ark, the episode explores whether the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all born on U.S. soil—or if that interpretation could shift. Smerconish also examines how the U.S. compares globally and why this issue cuts to the core of national identity, law, and constitutional limits. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which should determine US citizenship, the place of birth or the citizenship of one's parents? Michael Smerconish breaks down the high-stakes legal and political battle over birthright citizenship as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments tied to Donald Trump’s executive order. With history stretching from Dred Scott to Wong Kim Ark, the episode explores whether the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all born on U.S. soil—or if that interpretation could shift. Smerconish also examines how the U.S. compares globally and why this issue cuts to the core of national identity, law, and constitutional limits.

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