WATCH: Protecting American Citizenship: Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Aliens and Tourists

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The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution just held a critical hearing on the future of the 14th Amendment: "Protecting American Citizenship: Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Aliens and Tourists." With the highly anticipated Supreme Court case Trump v. Barbara looming in April 2026, the interpretation of who is "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States is facing unprecedented legal scrutiny. In this video, we break down the key arguments presented by legal scholars, veterans, and advocates regarding immigration law and constitutional rights. We examine the historical context of the 14th Amendment and what this congressional debate means for the upcoming Supreme Court showdown. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: The Birthright Citizenship Debate 1:45 - The 14th Amendment & "Subject to the Jurisdiction" Explained 4:10 - Key Testimonies from the Senate Judiciary Committee 7:30 - The Impact of the Upcoming Trump v. Barbara Supreme Court Case 10:15 - What Happens Next? If you found this breakdown helpful, be sure to subscribe to DEFENSE NOW for more in-depth coverage of US political affairs, legal battles, and national security updates. Don't forget to like the video and turn on notifications! Birthright Citizenship, 14th Amendment, Senate Judiciary Committee, Trump v Barbara, US Immigration Law, Supreme Court 2026, Constitutional Law, US Politics News, Birthright Citizenship Hearing, DEFENSE NOW This hearing centers on the interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause—specifically the phrasing that grants citizenship to all persons born in the U.S. and "subject to the jurisdiction thereof."The congressional discussion arrives amid broader, ongoing legal battles concerning immigration and constitutional rights. Most notably, the hearing coincides with the upcoming Supreme Court case Trump v. Barbara (with oral arguments scheduled for April 1, 2026), which examines an executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visitors. Host: United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary (Subcommittee on the Constitution) Date & Time: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 2:30 PM EST Location: Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 226 Witness Panel The subcommittee called a mix of legal scholars, advocates, and veterans to testify. The scheduled witness list includes: Charles J. Cooper: Chairman and Founding Partner, Cooper & Kirk PLLC Amanda Frost: Professor of Law and Director of the Immigration, Migration and Human Rights Program, University of Virginia School of Law Ilan Wurman: Professor of Law, University of Minnesota Alejandro Barranco: Veteran, United States Marine Corps Peter Schweizer: President, Government Accountability Institute Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBNaxsFV4hpGVc8QOUmsFg/join Defense Now | March 2026 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe95fdmDwNk9G-CxHiLoHoQwNoyFsk5Nj&si=T2jRLe61qLzhjW0T Members-only videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOKBNaxsFV4hpGVc8QOUmsFg Trump v. Barbara Context: Senate Hearing on Birthright Citizenship Film Credits: US SENATE