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Birthright citizenship and the Fourteenth Amendment

The subcommittee examines how the Fourteenth Amendment’s phrase "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" relates to birthright citizenship.

Tue, Feb 25, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 4:27 PM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2141Rayburn 2141

CHAIRChip Roy R-TX-21
Mary Gay Scanlon D-PA-5
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HOURS
2:41
WITNESSES
4
MEMBERS
19
STORIES
0

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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 witnesses: 2 from business and trade groups, 1 academic, and 1 from an advocacy group or think tank.

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The subcommittee

19 members · 10 Republicans, 9 Democrats

Witnesses

  • Amanda FrostProfessor of Law, University of Virginia School of LawFirst appearance
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  • R. Trent McCotterPartner, Boyden Gray PLLCFirst appearance
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  • Charles CooperChairman and Founding Partner, Cooper and Kirk PLLCFirst appearance
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  • Matt O'BrienDirector of Investigations, Immigration Reform Law InstituteFirst appearance
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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)FEB 25, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 4:27 PM
  3. Video posted (done)FEB 25, 2025 · 4:27 PM
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  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED MAY 1, 2025

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