This week, as the Supreme Court takes up the issue of birthright citizenship, the legacy of Wong Kim Ark will be front and center.
More than a century ago, the Chinese American man from California successfully defended his right to birthright citizenship before the Supreme Court — a victory that’s been foundational to the country’s modern-day understanding of who is American.
Now Wong’s landmark case is being cited in the flurry of briefs filed against President Donald Trump’s executive order to deny U.S. citizenship to babies born to undocumented immigrants and lawful permanent residents.
How the 130-year-old case of Wong Kim Ark could affect this week’s Supreme Court hearing
Josie Huang talks to a descendent of the man whose case made birthright citizenship an undeniable right to all those born here in the U.S.
That policy has been put on pause — for now. After Trump introduced the order on his first day in office, three federal judges issued nationwide injunctions pending litigation. But the Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to reject the injunctions when it hears oral arguments focused on their national scope on Thursday.
Wong Kim Ark.
Should the executive order take effect, ramifications for children could be dire. Legal experts say they could face deportation and lose…
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