Birthright Citizenship, a SCOTUS Ruling, & the Impact on Immigration Policy

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Dr. Paul Finkelman

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Published:	June 19, 2026
Podcast:	Lawyer 2 Lawyer
Category:	News & Current Events

Episode Notes

At the end of June, early July of 2026, the Supreme Court will make a decision on President Donald Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship.

On this Lawyer 2 Lawyer episode, Craig welcomes Paul Finkelman, legal historian and professor of law at Albany Law School, as they spotlight birthright citizenship. Craig & Paul discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to end birthright citizenship, the legality of the executive order, the 14th amendment, amicus briefs, and the potential impact of the upcoming SCOTUS ruling on immigration policy.

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Brief for Professors Gabriel J. Chin, Paul Finkelman, and Erika Lee as Amici Curiae In Support of Respondents

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