House Judiciary Committee examines birthright citizenship amid immigration debate
The House Judiciary Committee convened a hearing on birthright citizenship, featuring testimony from Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, immigration expert Ken Cuccinelli, and policy director Rosemary Jenks.
Lawmakers gathered on Wednesday to discuss the constitutional basis of citizenship for children born in the United States. Kris Kobach, the Kansas Attorney General, appeared alongside Center for Renewing America senior fellow Ken Cuccinelli and Immigration Accountability Project policy director Rosemary Jenks. The panel follows a prior session on sanctuary policies, where activist Marcus Coleman criticized Democratic officials for allegedly sympathizing with victims of crimes committed by undocumented migrants.
Why it matters
The hearing could influence future legislation on citizenship and immigration enforcement.
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