Trump’s Attacks on the Lawyer Who Argued Birthright Citizenship Give the Game Away
The article discusses President Trump's attacks on Cecillia Wang, the ACLU lawyer who defended birthright citizenship. It highlights the backlash against Wang, an Asian American, and examines the historical context of assimilation arguments against nonwhite immigrants. The piece argues that such claims reflect deeper issues of disenfranchisement rather than genuine concerns about integration.
- ▪Cecillia Wang defended birthright citizenship in a Supreme Court case.
- ▪Trump reposted a right-wing podcast that criticized Wang and Asian American immigrants.
- ▪Historical cases show a pattern of discrimination against Asian Americans based on perceived foreignness.
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Jurisprudence Trump’s Attacks on the Lawyer Who Argued Birthright Citizenship Give the Game Away By Katherine Fang May 26, 20261:09 PM The president is targeting Asian Americans. Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images and Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Sign up for Executive Dysfunction, a newsletter that highlights one under-the-radar story each week about how Trump is changing the law—or how the law is pushing back. You’ll also receive updates on the latest from Slate’s Jurisprudence team. Last month, Cecillia Wang, the head of the ACLU, asked the Supreme Court to preserve birthright citizenship, a pillar of the 14th Amendment.
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