On Wednesday’s episode of Fox News’ “Ingraham Angle,” legal expert and George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley made an appearance to discuss the ongoing birthright citizenship case currently in front of the Supreme Court. Turley, a regular contributor to the network, expressed his amusement at hearing liberal justices sound like the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the issue.
The birthright citizenship case centers around whether children born in the United States to non-citizen parents automatically gain citizenship. This debate has been ongoing for years, with some arguing that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all children born on American soil, while others argue that it only applies to those born to legal citizens.
During the segment, host Laura Ingraham asked Turley for his thoughts on the case. Without missing a beat, he replied, “It’s hilarious to listen to some of the liberal justices sound like Justice Scalia on this issue.” This comment sparked laughter from Ingraham and the rest of the panel, as it is well-known that Scalia was a fierce defender of the original intent of the Constitution.
Turley went on to explain that the debate over birthright citizenship is not just a political issue, but a constitutional one. He highlighted how the left has often accused conservatives of being “textualists” or “originalists” when it comes to interpreting the Constitution, yet in this case, they are the ones advocating for a broader interpretation of the 14th Amendment.
He also pointed out that the argument that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all children born on U.S. soil is a recent interpretation, and one that goes against the initial intent of the amendment. He stated, “The notion that illegal immigrants should be able to achieve citizenship through the simple act of giving birth on American soil is a modern one.”
Turley’s comments highlight the hypocrisy of the left’s stance on this issue. It is not often that we see liberal justices defending the strict interpretation of the Constitution, but in this case, it seems they have no choice. This is further evidence of the political divide in our country and the lengths that some will go to in order to push their agenda.
However, Turley also noted that the argument against birthright citizenship is not a partisan one. He mentioned that it is equally concerning to see conservative justices arguing for a broader interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which goes against their usual stance of strict constructionism.
In conclusion, Turley’s appearance on “Ingraham Angle” shed light on the ongoing birthright citizenship debate and the irony of seeing liberal justices defend a strict interpretation of the Constitution. While the outcome of this case remains to be seen, it is clear that the issue of birthright citizenship is a complex and divisive topic that will continue to be a hotly debated issue in the future.