Birthright Citizenship: Constitutional Bedrock or Policy Loophole?

The latest legal battle over birthright citizenship—sparked by efforts tied to Trump and now before the Supreme Court—has reignited one of those debates that manages to feel both incredibly straightforward and maddeningly complex at the same time. At first glance, the issue seems almost too simple to argue about. The Fourteenth Amendment says what it…

David Souter: A Conservative Cautionary Tale on the Supreme Court

When Americans think of Supreme Court justices, they often picture towering legal minds who leave a clear, principled mark on the nation's laws. But sometimes, a justice’s legacy serves more as a cautionary tale than a beacon. Such is the case with David Souter, who recently passed away and left behind a complex judicial record…