About this episode

The episode discusses the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on birthright citizenship and its implications for immigration policy.

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

People in this episode

Host: J. Craig Williams

Guest: Paul Finkelman

Topics covered

• birthright citizenship
• Supreme Court
• immigration policy
• executive order
• 14th amendment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Albany Law School

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

Places: United States

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