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Allen Guelzo on Birthright Citizenship
In a new commentary for Washington Monthly, WWSG speaker Allen C. Guelzo examines the constitutional and historical roots of birthright citizenship as the Supreme Court considers a challenge to the long-standing principle. Guelzo traces the concept back through American and English legal history, explaining how the Fourteenth Amendment established that people born in the United States are generally citizens regardless of their parents’ citizenship. He also explores how race and the legacy of slavery shaped the nation’s evolving understanding of citizenship, including the impact of Dred Scott v. Sandford and the eventual passage of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Guelzo places today’s debate in the broader context of American history, including the 1898 Supreme Court case United States v. Wong Kim Ark, which affirmed birthright citizenship for a child born in the United States to Chinese immigrant parents. His analysis considers what could be at stake in revisiting more than a century of legal precedent and argues that the debate over birthright citizenship is ultimately tied to the history of equality, constitutional rights, and the nation’s reckoning with the legacy of slavery.
As a renowned historian and acclaimed author, Allen C.wwsg.com/ Guelzo brings audiences a thoughtful perspective on American history, democracy, constitutional questions, and leadership. His ability to connect pivotal moments in the nation’s past with contemporary issues makes him a compelling speaker for conferences, universities, and organizations seeking meaningful historical perspective. To learn more about hosting Allen C. Guelzo for a speaking opportunity, contact WWSG.
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