At the Center of the Birthright Citizenship Debate

TUESDAY, MAY 20
PROGRAM #10780 12:00 PM PT

At the Center of the Birthright Citizenship Debate. 

The U.S. Supreme Court has heard arguments from both the Trump administration and the plaintiffs concerning birthright citizenship. Justices questioned whether lower court judges have the authority to block federal policies nationwide, and whether Trump-era restrictions on birthright citizenship could be enforced across much of the country even if later deemed unconstitutional. What insights can be drawn from the justices’ questions?

Guest: Rosalba Piña, Immigration Attorney and Legal Analyst, Chicago, IL.

California: Health Care for All? With the promise of health care for all, California became a pioneer in expanding access to medical coverage for undocumented immigrants. But now, Governor Newsom is proposing to stop new enrollments for undocumented individuals, blaming unexpected cost overruns and economic uncertainty triggered by federal tariffs. What would this rollback mean for thousands of immigrant families? What alternatives exist to balance the budget? And how real is the state’s commitment to universal health care?

Guests: María Elena Durazo, California Senator (D-District 26), Sacramento, CA; Mar Velez, Director of Policy, Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, Sacramento, CA.

Mass Deportations: An Economic Issue. The Trump administration’s plan to deport millions could dramatically shrink the U.S. GDP, especially in states like California, Texas, and Florida, which have the largest immigrant populations. That’s the conclusion of a recent data-driven study. How were these numbers calculated? What’s behind them? And which sectors of the economy would be hit the hardest?

Guest: Andreina Diaz, Immigration Attorney, Eagan Immigration, Tucson, AZ.

Photo: Victoria Pickering/Flickr

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