The Birthright Citizenship Debate: A Constitutional, Moral, and Practical Analysis

The question of birthright citizenship is back in the spotlight, with President-elect Donald Trump vowing to end automatic citizenship for those born in the United States to non-citizen parents. This has stirred constitutional debate, historical analysis, and plenty of fiery opinions. The issue invites us to reflect on the balance between the rule of law,…

Balancing National Security and Christian Compassion in Immigration Policy

The announcement by President-elect Donald J. Trump regarding the potential use of a national emergency declaration and military resources to execute mass deportations of undocumented immigrants has ignited yet another fiery debate. As an independent Christian conservative, I approach this issue with two guiding principles: the need to protect national sovereignty and the Biblical command…

Balancing Compassion and the Rule of Law: How to Address Biden’s Blocked Plan for Undocumented Spouses

In a recent development, a federal judge in Texas has temporarily halted President Joe Biden's initiative aimed at providing legal status to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. The "Keeping Families Together" program, announced in June, sought to protect over 500,000 spouses and 50,000 children from deportation, granting them work permits and a pathway to permanent…

The Impact of Record Migrant Arrivals on American Education

The American education system is facing significant strains due to the arrival of over half a million school-age migrant children since 2022. These children, many of whom do not speak English, are reshaping classrooms in ways that have raised concerns among teachers, parents, and taxpayers. As Christians, it is important to address this issue not…

The Misconception of Kamala Harris as “Border Czar”

In recent discussions surrounding immigration and border security, a notable claim has surfaced from Senator J.D. Vance that Kamala Harris, during her tenure as vice president, was appointed as the “border czar.” This assertion, while catchy, is misleading and deserves clarification. In truth, Harris was never designated to oversee U.S. border security, a critical area…

Biden’s Border Crisis: Fact-Checking the Political Spin

In the ever-evolving debate over illegal immigration, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's recent statement during the vice-presidential debate comparing border crossing numbers under the Biden and Trump administrations deserves a closer look. His remarks came in response to a claim by Senator J.D. Vance that Vice President Kamala Harris had let a large number of illegal…

A Closer Look at J.D. Vance’s Immigration Claim

In the recent vice-presidential debate, Senator J.D. Vance argued that the Biden-Harris administration is responsible for “letting in” 25 million illegal aliens. This claim, while certainly evocative, has raised eyebrows and elicited pushback from media fact-checkers, who have dismissed the number as inflated. However, before we dismiss Vance’s statement outright, it's crucial to examine the…