Category Archives: Immigration

Does the Fourteenth Amendment need to be repealed to end birthright citizenship?

Two prominent Republican Senators (one who ran unsuccessfully for president and the other whose name some say rhymes with amnesty) have recently suggested that they may consider repealing the Fourteenth Amendment to end birthright citizenship of children born to people … Continue reading

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In the 14th Amendment, what Do the Words “and Subject to the Jurisdiction Thereof” Mean?

After the Civil War Congress sort-of passed the 14th Amendment. The reason I say “sort-of” is explained by the Utah Supreme Court in Dyett vs. Turner, 439 Pacific 266 (1968). Let’s put that question aside for now and focus for … Continue reading

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How Do you Shop for a Judge?

So did the DOJ, or the ACLU, or some other group shop around until they found a judge they wanted? I have nothing more than a suspicion. Continue reading

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Preemption of Arizona Immigration Act

On July 28, 2010 District Judge Susan Bolton, a Clinton appointee to the federal bench, entered an order enjoining the State of Arizona from enforcing portions of its state law requiring police officers to check the immigration status of people … Continue reading

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