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14th Amendment

  1. racism
    Racism Has Thwarted American Ideals From the Beginning, and Still DoesInstead of complaining about greater recognition of racism in American history, conservatives should realize it has been their enemy, too.
    By Ed Kilgore
  2. supreme court
    Supreme Court Applies Ban on ‘Excessive Fines’ to States and LocalitiesThe unanimous decision could have a big impact on state and local government, sparking many lawsuits aimed at fines, fees, and asset seizures.
    By Ed Kilgore
  3. the law
    No, President Trump Can’t Strike Birthright Citizenship Out of the ConstitutionThe president is trying to stir up questions about the 14th Amendment, though for more than a century the courts have been very clear on its meaning.
    By Cristian Farias
  4. On the 150th Birthday of the 14th Amendment, Its Future Hangs in the BalanceTrump may not know the 14th Amendment from the 14th floor of one of his hotels, but his second SCOTUS pick could greatly affect its interpretation.
    By Ed Kilgore
  5. 7th Circuit Court Issues Sweeping Decision Protecting Transgender RightsThere’s no telling what the Supreme Court will do with this broad decision extending transgender rights, but it won’t be able to dodge the big issues.
    By Ed Kilgore
  6. important ceilings
    It Looks Like We Can’t Just Ignore the Debt CeilingGeithner and Pelosi are not onboard.
    By Dan Amira
  7. early and awful
    Harry Reid Wanted to Repeal Birthright Citizenship in 1993, But That’s Not the Full StoryAn examination of the facts.
    By Nitasha Tiku
  8. tiny baby terrorists
    Attack of the Terror Babies! First They Come for Your CitizenshipWatch Representative Louie Gohmert and Anderson Cooper yell about terror babies!
    By Nitasha Tiku
  9. 14th amendment
    John Boehner: Repeal of 14th Amendment Is Worth Exploring“It’s worth considering,” House minority leader says.
    By Josh Duboff