Latest
MIKE DAVIS: Sanity must be restored to birthright citizenship
At the core of our sovereignty is the right to determine who is entitled to citizenship. The Fourteenth Amendment grants citizenship to people born in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, a case concerning the lawfulness of President Trump’s commonsense executive order that restores the original understanding of birthright citizenship. Joe Biden mass-imported millions of illegal immigrants, but these individuals have no right to citizenship at birth. The text and history of the Fourteenth Amendment make that clear, and the Supreme Court should rule accordingly.
Leftists have argued wrongly that the question before the Court was settled a century ago in United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898). The Chinese parents in that case were legal permanent residents of the United States, and the Court held that their children were entitled to citizenship. The case had nothing to do with temporary visitors to the United States, nor did it have anything to do with children born to illegal immigrants. After Wong Kim Ark, the view in the legal community of its holding was, as Justice Neil Gorsuch put it, “a mess.” Many scholars, including a dozen treatises, for instance, agreed with the position that Solicitor General John Sauer took; that is, Wong Kim Ark never decided the question of birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants or temporary residents.
The debates and original public understanding of the Fourteenth Amendment also support the Trump administration’s view of birthright citizenship. For instance, Senator Lyman Trumbull of Illinois stated that the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” did not simply mean regulatory jurisdiction, such as being subject to the laws of the United States while present here. Rather, Senator Trumbull explained, the phrase meant that one has no allegiance to anybody else, meaning to any foreign power. This explanation tracks with the language of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. The same Congress that sent the Fourteenth Amendment to the states for ratification adopted the Civil Rights Act. For many years after the adoption of the Fourteenth Amendment, secretaries of various departments also adopted the same view of the Fourteenth Amendment that the Trump administration holds.
Supreme Court precedent also supports the administration’s interpretation. In Elk v. Wilkins (1884), the Court held that Indians born in the United States are not entitled to birthright citizenship. Congress granted them birthright citizenship in 1924. This is the way the political process is supposed to work. Justices are not politicians; they wear robes, not capes. They have a crucial but limited role. The Elk Court clearly understood this modest role, and the present slate of justices should follow suit.
INSIDE SUPREME COURT: HOW TRUMP HEARD BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP ARGUMENTS
Birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants’ children and children of tourists (so-called birth tourism) represents an enormous threat to our sovereignty. Over a million Chinese nationals living in China are American citizens thanks to this loophole, even though they have no allegiance to our Republic. China has approximately 500 birth tourism companies that transport women from China to, for instance, the American territory of the Northern Mariana Islands for the purpose of giving birth to children who will become American citizens and thus be entitled to vote in American elections once they turn 18. Through this scheme, China will be able to exert massive influence over American policy, as the number of these birth tourism citizens will grow even more significantly.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION
During her argument against the administration, ACLU attorney Cecillia Wang claimed, under questioning by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, that not even Congress can prevent the children of birth tourists and illegal immigrants from receiving birthright citizenship, even if both Houses agree unanimously. This claim is horrifying because it prevents our leaders from exercising the most fundamental sovereign power of deciding who is and is not a citizen. The administration’s position is far more modest. If there is political support for birth tourism and citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, Congress can easily pass a statute to that effect. The Supreme Court, however, should not constitutionalize such a facially absurd rule.
Illegal immigration is a societal scourge and birthright citizenship for their children only incentivizes more illegal immigration. Leftists want: (1) open borders; (2) little if any enforcement of our immigration laws with respect to illegals who are already here, hence the refusal to fund the Department of Homeland Security; and (3) a reward for illegals in the form of automatic citizenship for their children born here. This scheme, designed to produce Democrat voters, threatens America and is in no way what the Framers or the authors of the Fourteenth Amendment intended.
This is an easy case. The law was not settled over a century ago, contrary to leftist so-called legal analysts. For the sake of our sovereignty, the Supreme Court must display courage and follow the law. The justices took a solemn oath to defend the Constitution, even if it’s politically unpopular. Upholding President Trump’s executive order would honor that oath and preserve our sovereignty.
Latest
Caitlyn Jenner says Tiger Woods ‘needs to get humble’ after DUI arrest, believes he can make comeback
The aftermath of Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest continues to unfold, as many are concerned about the 15-time major winner, while also condemning using a motor vehicle in an inebriated state.
Caitlyn Jenner, the Olympic gold-medal-winning decathlete and media personality, made an appearance on OutKick’s “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless,” where she was asked her opinions on Woods’ situation.
Woods’ DUI arrest resulted in charges of driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a blood alcohol level (BAL) test after law enforcement said his vehicle collided with another while he drove impaired.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
“I look at Tiger and I saw what happened and I just think he needs to get humble,” Jenner said to Lahren. “Go to a recovery place, recover, clean himself up, and get back to being Tiger.”
Woods released a statement after his arrest and entering a not guilty plea, saying he understood the severity of the situation. He also noted that he would be stepping away from golf to “seek treatment.”
AUGUSTA NATIONAL CHAIRMAN REVEALS TIGER WOODS’ MASTERS STATUS AFTER DUI ARREST
As a result, Woods is not in the field at this week’s Masters Tournament. He admitted to law enforcement at the scene of his rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Fla. that he was “hoping to” be at Augusta National Golf Club this week.
While Woods seeks treatment, Jenner said people will be rooting for the legendary golfer to get back healthy.
“People love a comeback story. And what a comeback that could be if he could do that,” Jenner said. “He’s had so many health issues over the years, and injuries and back pain, and this and that. It’s a vicious cycle downhill, but you can [come back]. But it has to be done professionally. You have to go to a place that can help you out.”
A judge granted Woods’ request to receive treatment outside the country.
“I think Tiger’s a good person. He’s not a bad person. He’s a great person,” Jenner added. “And he wants to do good. He just has to get his life straightened out and get back to doing what he loves is playing golf.
“So, yeah, I wish him nothing but the best. He’s not a bad person. He’s a good person. It’s just that I think he’s in a bad place because of all the pain and everything that he’s been through. Yeah. And I wish them the best, but he needs professional help to do that.”
This arrest marked Woods’ second DUI arrest within the last decade. In 2017, he was taken into custody, also in Jupiter Island, after taking prescription drugs and falling asleep behind the wheel of a running car at 3 a.m.
Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Latest
PHOTOS: Inside the California home of Qasem Soleimani’s relatives after ICE arrest
Photos obtained by Fox News Digital offer a rare glimpse into the high-end lifestyle of the niece and grandniece of the late Iranian terror mastermind Qasem Soleimani.
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, 47, identified as Soleimani’s niece, and her daughter, Sarinasadat Hosseiny, 25, were taken into custody last week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), after the State Department revoked their green cards, according to an announcement over the weekend from the State Department.
Afshar, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has been an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime, celebrated attacks on Americans and referred to the United States as the “Great Satan.” Afshar and Hosseiny are just a few relatives of Iranian regime clerics and IRGC commanders embedding themselves in the Western societies their relatives regularly denounce and fight against.
“These women are posting in bikinis, on yachts, they are wearing v-neck dresses down to their bellybuttons, they are wannabee Instagram influencers. All on the blood money – money that was embezzled, stolen from the Iranian people. And there’s thousands of them, not just two, there’s thousands in the U.S. and in Canada and in London,” Sheila Nazarian, who fled Iran as a child, told Fox News’ Dana Perino.
“And, they are such hypocrites. You can show a few strands of hair in Iran, get 74 lashes – I’ve seen women kicked to the ground, kicked in their head while on the ground for violating the hijab policy in Iran,” she continued. “Women have been raped, women have been killed for showing their hair. Much less, these women showing – like if you look at their Instagram it’s infuriating – they’re on yachts, they’re on helicopters, they’re shopping on Rodeo Drive half-naked and it’s almost like rules for thee but not for me on full display.”
Photos taken shortly after federal officials intercepted Afshar and her daughter at their home several miles outside of downtown Los Angeles, provide a glimpse into the pair’s life and the home they were residing in and renting out to tenants. Images of the roughly half-a-million dollar property, which, according to the New York Post, was bought by Afshar in 2021, show the small Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, Afshar resided in, the main property it was attached to, and a Model 3 Tesla she reportedly drove.
Afshar lived in a small ADU behind that main property, while her daughter handled leasing obligations virtually for her mother, who reportedly does not speak English well enough to do so herself. Photos of the main property showed furniture laid out in the front lawn.
Inside the ADU, a selfie ring-light, a flat-screen television mount, a box for a flat-screen television, and a life-sized female mannequin can be seen. On the outside, the ADU looks modest and rather unexciting, but the main property can be seen with furniture and other items strewn across the front of the property.
In addition to photos of the exterior of the main residence and its ADU, photos were also captured at the property of a Model 3 Tesla stuffed with luxury brand-name goods, which reportedly belonged to Afshar, or her daughter. Prior to Afshar deleting her Instagram page, she could reportedly be seen posing in designer outfits, next to a helicopter, in scantily clad swimwear showing off stomach tattoos and lounging on a jet-ski, and more.
PARENTS OF MACDILL BOMB SUSPECTS ARE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, DHS WARNS OF BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP DANGERS
Inside the Tesla, photos showed a Miss Dior bag on one of the seats, designer cushions, a Sephora makeup bag, and other bags stuffed with things. Papers, including what appeared to be parking tickets, as well as something with Arabic writing on it, were also pictured inside the vehicle.
The move to arrest Afshar and Hosseiny is just one of the latest targeting Iranian-regime counterparts and their families for living comfortable lives within the United States. Earlier this month, the State Department also terminated the legal status of Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, the daughter of a former senior Iranian official, and her husband. Both are no longer in the U.S. and are barred from reentry.
Meanwhile, Eissa Hashemi, the son of a former Iranian-regime spokesperson dubbed “Screaming Mary” by the American media when she led the communications drive for a group of Iranian militants in 1979 when they stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and held dozens of Americans hostage for over a year, is also facing calls to be investigated and deported, according to online petitions. His life in Los Angeles was described by the New York Post as “affluent.”
Acting Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital that both Afshar and her daughter entered the U.S. in 2015. Afshar entered on a tourist visa in June, while her daughter, Hosseiny, entered in July on a student visa. Both were granted asylum status by a judge in 2019.
Bis added that Afshar became a green card holder under the Biden administration in 2021, giving her permanent lawful status. Two years later, in 2023, Hosseiny also got her green card, gaining permanent lawful status.
According to Bis, Soleimani Afshar even filed a naturalization application last July. On her application, she disclosed that she had traveled to Iran at least four times since being issued a green card. Bis said these trips to Iran “illustrate her asylum claims were fraudulent.”
Latest
Inside Antifa-linked group’s plan to ‘structurally change’ the US as May Day unrest approaches
FIRST ON FOX: A far-left activist group with ties to anti-ICE protests, Antifa, and broader left-wing organizing is openly calling for a “political revolution” and a sweeping overhaul of the American system that includes pressure on college campuses, according to newly obtained training materials.
Slides from a March 2026 Sunrise Movement membership meeting, obtained by Defending Education, lay out a vision to “structurally change the foundations of this country” in pursuit of “eco-socialism” and a “multi-racial democracy.”
The internal presentation outlines what the group describes as its “grand objective,” including the passage of Green New Deal legislation and dismantling what it calls the “billionaire 2 party system.”
In a slide called “On the road to revolution,” the group outlines the top three goals of “Phase 1,” which include: “‘Stop Trump’s grip on power,” “build up to mass noncooperation” with protests like May Day, and “use the 2026 midterms to to build toward electoral breakthrough — win big.”
The plan for Phase 2, which takes place in 2028, includes “MASS strikes,” “Huge historic 2028 turnout for our candidate,” “biggest tentpole of masses against Trump + his billionaires.”
The Phase 3 “political revolution” is planned for 2029 to 2031, and Phase 4 in 2032 and beyond is titled “The New System,” which the presentation says will include: “Happiness (maybe).”
The materials highlight specific actions to target corporations, including hotel chains. One slide outlines tactics such as “booking and cancelling reservations at Hilton Hotels” as part of a broader pressure campaign, while another calls on college students to push schools to cut ties with companies labeled as “ICE enablers like Hilton” in an effort to “topple the corporate pillar.”
The strategy ties campus activism directly to national objectives, encouraging students to use institutional relationships, such as university vendor contracts, to drive corporate boycotts and broader disruption.
DOZENS ARRESTED AFTER PROTESTERS TAKE OVER NYC HOTEL LOBBY DURING ANTI-ICE DEMONSTRATION
In addition, the presentation lays out three potential political scenarios the group says could unfold in the coming years. One, labeled a “full dictatorship,” envisions Trump allegedly “steal[ing]” future elections, using the military to suppress opposition, and ending free speech.
A second scenario, described as a “seesaw democracy,” predicts Democrats could win elections but be unable to govern effectively due to institutional constraints, leading to shifting public opinion and the eventual return of “authoritarians.”
The third and preferred outcome outlined in the slides calls for “mass noncooperation and huge electoral turnout” to remove Trump and his allies from power, followed by broad public support to dismantle the current political system and enact sweeping economic and social reforms.
“While calls for a ‘political revolution’ by left-wing activist groups are not unique, these coordinated plans to put economic and social pressure on universities to achieve a socialist ‘democracy’ should raise serious concerns,” Rhyen Staley, director of research at Defending Education, told Fox News Digital. “Our academic institutions should be places of higher learning, discovery, and robust debate around ideas and policies, not weaponized or punished to achieve a ‘structural change’ to the political foundations of this country.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the Sunrise Movement for comment.
Sunrise Movement’s far-left ties were enough to spark concern from the House Judiciary Committee chairman in November, Fox News Digital first reported, particularly its links to Antifa, a movement the Trump administration has labeled a terrorist organization.
Far-left activist groups like the Sunrise Movement have been calling for a nationwide strike on May 1, the traditional May Day holiday that has long been embraced by communist and socialist movements as a day of mass political action.
At a No Kings Rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, in late March, Fox News Digital reported that Ezra Levin, the co-founder of Indivisible, the protest’s key organizer, joined the communist call for a national strike and urged protesters to prepare for economic disruption on May Day, similar to a shutdown that saw limited success in Minneapolis during protests on Jan. 23 against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“I want everyone here to put this on their calendar… It is a tactical goal, an escalation… It is an economic show of force, inspired by Minnesota’s own day of truth and action,” Levin told the crowd.
Levin continued, “On May 1, on May Day, we are saying, ‘No business as usual.’ No work, no school, no shopping. We’re going to show up and say, ‘We’re putting workers over billionaires and kings.’”
Fox News Digital’s Asra Q. Nomani contributed to this report.
-
Politics3 weeks agoPentagon targets Iran-linked militias in Iraq as Hegseth vows ‘we will finish this’ for fallen US troops -
News3 weeks agoInside Joe Kent’s abrupt fall as GOP backlash grows over antisemitism accusations, FBI probe
-
Entertainment9 years ago9 Celebrities who have spoken out about being photoshopped
-
News2 weeks agoTop Democrat Arrested By Capitol Police – Dragged Out In Handcuffs
-
News2 weeks agoALERT: Entire Election Just FLIPPED!
-
Latest2 weeks ago
Chicago police detail how illegal immigrant accused of killing college student was caught: arrest report
-
Latest1 week ago
Bulls waive Jaden Ivey after he called NBA’s Pride Month celebration ‘unrighteousness’
-
Latest3 weeks agoHouse Democrats vote against deporting immigrants who harm police dogs, horses
