California’s Attorney General filed a lawsuit against President Trump just one day into his presidency. The issue at the forefront of the debate? Birthright citizenship. But just what IS birthright citizenship and why is California getting involved? I’m your host, Tess Abraham, and we will be taking a deep dive into all things illegal immigration, the Fourteenth Amendment, and the impact on Californians, on this week’s episode of The California Conversation!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - 00:02:49 The Latest Battle Between California and President Trump

00:02:50 - 00:06:03 What is Birthright Citizenship?

00:06:04 - 00:07:37 Legal Interpretation of Birthright Citizenship

00:07:38 - 00:14:37 President Trump's Executive Order

00:14:38 - 00:16:40 Why Should We Care?

00:16:41 - 00:24:08 How NOT to Think About This Issue

00:24:09 - 00:27:57 How TO Think About This Issue

00:27:58 - 00:30:08 Final Warning Against Manipulation