3 chapters across the catalog
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.
The Supreme Court case involving media mogul Byron Allen and Comcast is discussed as a potential catalyst for the shift in ADOS politics. Allen's lawsuit alleges racial discrimination in cable carriage agreements, and the hosts question if his influence has steered the ADOS movement toward more traditional Democratic alignment.
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.
