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Civil rights activist Ted Hayes argues that the 14th Amendment was specifically intended for emancipated slaves and has been "erroneously twisted" to grant birthright citizenship to "anchor babies" of illegal immigrants. Hayes claims that illegal immigration is a theft of the black American legacy and birthright. The hosts discuss recent Trump administration regulations aimed at curbing "birth tourism" by denying visas to pregnant foreign nationals.
Anchor Babies and the Misinterpretation of the 14th Amendment
Ted Hayes claims the 14th Amendment has been "twisted" into a custom of birthright citizenship for anyone born on U.S. soil. He points to the Civil Rights Act of 1866 to show the amendment was specifically designed for the protection of former slaves. Mo argues that if Republicans truly wanted to engage the Black community, they would focus on how these legal loopholes disadvantage American citizens.
Mo cites a Los Angeles Times article regarding wealthy Chinese women who fly to Southern California to give birth in "birthing centers" to secure American passports for their children. This "birth tourism" is framed as a separate issue from poor southern border migration, highlighting how the wealthy exploit the same legal loopholes. Mo urges Donald Trump and conservative think tanks to address these specific concerns to gain credibility with Black voters.
