"Subject to the Jurisdiction Thereof" (Guest Hugh Hallman)

The Seth Leibsohn Show · Apr 1, 2026 · 37m

Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about the Supreme Court’s impending arguments over the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and whether it conveys citizenship to children born in the country of illegal parents. They delve into the history of the 14th Amendment and its interpretation, highlighting the phrase "subject to the jurisdiction thereof." Hugh shares his expertise on the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the original intent behind the amendment. The conversation provides a nuanced exploration of the complex…