A thread on birthright citizenship I wrote in 2018, that unfortunately remains relevant. I always thought this was where it was all headed. Abolishing birthright citizenship for the non-white and non-rich. And why I teach on United States v. Wong Kim Ark every semester. Who was Wong Kim Ark? 1/ - ThreadSky

chowleen.bsky.social • 166 days ago

A thread on birthright citizenship I wrote in 2018, that unfortunately remains relevant.

I always thought this was where it was all headed. Abolishing birthright citizenship for the non-white and non-rich. And why I teach on United States v. Wong Kim Ark every semester.

Who was Wong Kim Ark? 1/

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lafileuse.bsky.social•92 days ago

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tjmzj.bsky.social•160 days ago

Important thread!

504spyboy.bsky.social•165 days ago

Should we allow birthright citizenship when it occurs with a mother who is in the country illegally? I've seen it. Is this what was intended by the 14th Amendment? Was it even conceived as a problem by the authors?

504spyboy.bsky.social•165 days ago

And more, the asylum system is broken. It's a joke among immigrant traffickers anywhere in the world that asylum can be granted under almost any claim. These fake asylum seekers then apply for government assistance - and worse, work under the table for cash and evade taxes. Again, I've seen it.

galenker.bsky.social•164 days ago

At the time the 14th amendment was ratified, there was no such thing as being in the country illegally.
https://www.history.com/news/the-birth-of-illegal-immigration

504spyboy.bsky.social•164 days ago

Of course. And I'm a beneficiary of that open immigration policy, by way of my ancestors. Are you trying to make an assertion? The US has since passed immigration laws. We also have government assistance programs now that help asylum seekers, and an income tax that pays for those programs.

galenker.bsky.social•164 days ago

Sorry, I often don't recognize when a question is meant to be taken as rhetorical. You asked, "Is this what was intended by the 14th Amendment? Was it even conceived as a problem by the authors?" and I attempted to answer.

504spyboy.bsky.social•164 days ago

I might need to relearn how to be less triggering. The post seemed to advocate for open borders. I'm no Trumpist, but I also believe Democrats need to stand for stricter asylum screening, for legislation to normalize temporary migrant work visas, and for fewer H-1B visas.

mseraphimsl.bsky.social•158 days ago

WKA's parents were denied the opportunity to become US citizens by the 1798 and later 1802 Naturalization Law which limited naturalization to "Free white person". It's why I think WKA won't go away. It would affect the children of lawful permanent residents. Supersized Elk v Wilkins more likely IMO.

ekting.bsky.social•91 days ago

Should we honor birthright citizenship if the mother is a tourist who has come to this country specifically to give birth. I know of multiple countries where “baby tours” are used to support mothers giving birth in the US.

ericastanley.com•165 days ago

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chowleen.bsky.social•166 days ago

At this juncture, it is particularly important to remember him.

In 1898, as a result of a case successfully brought on behalf of 25-year-old Wong Kim Ark’s right to habeas corpus and to birthright citizenship Wong Kim Ark’s case v the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the 14th Amendment’s stipulation 2/

chowleen.bsky.social•166 days ago

that “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”

Wong was born in 1873 in San Francisco to Chinese immigrant parents, and resided in the city and worked as a cook. 3/

chowleen.bsky.social•166 days ago

Wong's Chinese immigrant parents, after the passage of the discriminatory Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, moved back to China. Wong accompanied them ‘back’- but as the only home he ever knew was in the U.S., he returned to SF and to his work here. 4/

chowleen.bsky.social•166 days ago

Four years later, the now 21yo Wong Kim Ark, set off to visit his parents again -but upon return in 1895, he was detained and denied entry at US Customs.

Wong fought vigorously. The young cook challenged the government’s refusal to recognize his birthright citizenship. 5/

chowleen.bsky.social•166 days ago

The vital importance of immigrants to a democracy is not just as sources of cheap labor, population replenishment, or as conveyors of culture, capital, & skills (‘good immigrants’), but because immigrants fight for–and model for everyone–the right to have rights.

Thank you, Wong Kim Ark. 6/6

xunlingau.bsky.social•166 days ago

Thanks for re-upping this important thread Eileen.

chepibe.bsky.social•165 days ago

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reconnectsreiki.bsky.social•165 days ago

Thank you for sharing this

debbieliu.bsky.social•157 days ago

and thank you, eileen

anartdecodiva.bsky.social•164 days ago

PBS has several programs regarding this topic. As an American and student in the 60's -70's our history was highly sanitized.

outseide.bsky.social•165 days ago

I knew this story but I didn’t know his name. And wow THIS last bit is so powerful. Thank you.

pt007.bsky.social•92 days ago

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mseraphimsl.bsky.social•158 days ago

And then he was stopped at the border trying to enter El Paso in 1901! Honestly I don't know how he stood being here sometimes.

pussyfullawasps.bsky.social•158 days ago

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andalsoplus.bsky.social•165 days ago

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riz4robot.bsky.social•95 days ago

the orange mentioned how america built the railroads and I thought with the help of who?

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8j0srl

sumoh7.bsky.social•165 days ago

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sumoh7.bsky.social•165 days ago

Thank you, Eileen. This is highly germane to our times and to our family.

mahapat.bsky.social•95 days ago

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carl3settlemyer.bsky.social•95 days ago

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instannguyen.bsky.social•166 days ago

It would be much simpler if we are all recognized as citizens planet Earth.

carolineeagle.bsky.social•165 days ago

I would love that. I wish we were working towards it but we are going backwards. Here in the UK we have lost our right to move residence & work in EU countries.

annegolden.bsky.social•95 days ago

I did not know that. How did / could it happen?

carolineeagle.bsky.social•95 days ago

It’s Brexit - cheered on by the same folk that like Trump

nutty.land•165 days ago

It makes no sense that people’s ability to exist in a place depends on the location of their birth. Freedom of movement is a fundamental human right and borders exist only to keep track of whose serfs are whose.

stephaniebumpus.bsky.social•92 days ago

Almost everyone in the Western Hemisphere are Americans. North, Central and South. The US doesn’t have the lock on the word American

puffiny.bsky.social•164 days ago

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doxy-cycling.bsky.social•165 days ago

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islandofreil.bsky.social•94 days ago

Apropos of nothing, he had a very kind-looking face.

thatgirliejy.bsky.social•158 days ago

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entropy-wins.bsky.social•95 days ago

I am so thankful for all those people who came before us that fought for their rights even though the odds were against them and it must have been terribly difficult.

azteclady.bsky.social•165 days ago

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leswrite.bsky.social•95 days ago

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bellaciao007.bsky.social•165 days ago

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jessihui.bsky.social•159 days ago

I’m so glad to find you here, Eileen 🥹

mystpuppeteer.bsky.social•157 days ago

Unroll @skyview.social

maitrijen.bsky.social•159 days ago

I’m so grateful you’re here and have been looking forward to connecting since I logged on for the first time last week. Your voice is so important.
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outlanderx.bsky.social•165 days ago

THIS. THIS. I am beyond frustrated with people who tell me it is all about assimilation or lack thereof. Immigrants, particularly those of color, are at risk whether they've been here for decades or not. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/immigration/2019/04/15/ice-deports-gonzalez-spouse-u-s-soldier-killed-afghanistan/3477332002/

josedolores.bsky.social•162 days ago

To an intelligent person cases like this would indicate a broken system. Unfortunately, we have Republicans.

riggsxt.bsky.social•165 days ago

I think that’s the first time I’ve heard of the US actually honoring sacrifice

stayangry.bsky.social•95 days ago

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spoem.bsky.social•158 days ago

Possibly relevant advice: https://bsky.app/profile/sabinak.bsky.social/post/3lbaumq4ulk2b

rdsb.bsky.social•158 days ago

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rebyellion.bsky.social•165 days ago

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vaguemagenta.bsky.social•165 days ago

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rilene.bsky.social•160 days ago

14th Amendment

kateelliottsff.bsky.social•165 days ago

Yes, unfortunately I agree. It is bitter, and dangerous, and so ugly.

rileydotdee.bsky.social•165 days ago

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mad-pat.bsky.social•95 days ago

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plumthief.bsky.social•165 days ago

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danielkurz.bsky.social•165 days ago

This was a very important case but sadly I do believe that a Conservative court might overturn it as there is a (wrong/immoral/heinous) interpretation of the 14th Amendment txt "Subject to the authority thereof..." or something like that. Bottom Line: We should all be seriously, seriously concerned.