Legal & Policy

Birthright citizenship: an empirical analysis of supposedly originalist briefs

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The article analyzes briefs in the birthright citizenship case Trump v. Barbara, finding that while many claim to be "originalist," few actually delve into the constitutional text's history and context regarding slavery and Lincoln’s administration. This matters because it reveals a gap between self-proclaimed originalism and actual engagement with historical evidence. For content creators, the key takeaway is the importance of substantiating legal arguments with thorough historical analysis rather than relying on labels alone.

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